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- May 8 2026
Hillhouse reaches deal to acquire Marsh-owned high-net-worth broker in Asia
Mercer Private Client Services, founded in 2003, offers wealth protection and integrated life insurance solutions to private wealth management clients.
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- May 8 2026
Lloyd’s mulls disclosure of governance inquiry findings: FT
Investigation is linked to former CEO John Neal's time in charge of the exchange, according to the Financial Times.
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- May 7 2026
Deutsche Rück unites Asia, Middle East and Latin America units into new division led by Tarik Aouad
Aouad will oversee portfolio management of the new international growth markets division with a focus on growth and cross-regional development.
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- May 7 2026
MS Amlin launches industry-first property treaty consortium, boosts line size by 35% to US$67.5m
New consortium simplifies placement for brokers and bring new capacity to Lloyd’s, with MS Amlin acting as lead underwriter, retaining authority for underwriting and claims.
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- May 7 2026
Allianz Commercial to transfer commercial cyber business to Coalition
Transaction can position Coalition to become the largest writer of cyber insurance globally, CEO and co-founder Joshua Motta says.
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- May 5 2026
Global insurers resilient under 1-in-250-year catastrophe stress, but capital gaps emerge: S&P
Top 50 insurers face roughly US$430bn in gross exposure under a severe cat scenario, which would result in an 8% capital loss on average, the rating agency said.
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- May 5 2026
‘Insurance can play a significant role in removing uncertainty’: underwriters seek to unlock 2026 carbon credit market
Demand for carbon offsets is rising — but without insurance, analysts warn many credits may never reach the market.
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- May 4 2026
US Navy escorts, securing terms key to insuring Strait of Hormuz transits: Berkshire’s Ajit Jain
US President Donald Trump says the US will launch an effort on Monday to 'guide' stranded vessels through the key waterway.
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- May 4 2026
Australia’s ATC acquires Frontier Global to expand financial lines, London market footprint
Co-founders Sophie Fraser and Joel Pridmore will continue to lead the business under the BP Marsh-backed MGA.
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- April 30 2026
Lloyd’s looks for new way to meet diversity challenge after scrapping Dive In festival after 12 years
Insurance industry’s annual global diversity, culture, and talent festival will end after the 2026 event in September.
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- April 28 2026
Baltimore bridge loss reserve hits US$2.8bn, topping Costa Concordia; Q2 marine reserving at risk
US State of Maryland settles with MV Dali's owner and operator but not shipbuilder Hyundai, as the bridge collapse loss estimate rises to the largest marine insured loss ever.
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- April 27 2026
Swiss Re faces activist scrutiny for underwriting new LNG terminals, CEO defends ‘very robust’ ESG framework
Asia is a major importer of LNG, with over 120 terminals currently under development in the region, including in China, India, Vietnam and the Philippines.
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- April 24 2026
With 85% of Lloyd’s business global, London seeks international access in the face of new regulatory regimes
From the UK to Asia Pacific, London's insurance market steps up its fight for a level playing field amid rapidly shifting regulatory regimes.
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- April 21 2026
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company gets Gift City licence
Branch is expected to support the UAE-based carrier's long-term growth by diversifying revenue streams and enhancing service capabilities for clients across high-growth markets.
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- April 21 2026
MS Amlin launches Lloyd’s sub-syndicate targeting innovative growth
Sub-syndicate 1673 will support expansion of the syndicate’s portfolio solutions team and give brokers access to new capacity.
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- April 17 2026
APAC Q1 cat losses stay muted at US$2bn, Australia events dominate: Aon
Global economic losses from natural disasters in Q1 reached US$37bn, well below the US$64bn average this century.
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- April 17 2026
Opinion: Systemic risk is making an unwelcome return on the APAC radar
Systemic risk is making an unwelcome return on the APAC radar, as the Iran conflict threatens an energy-driven shock that Asia can ill afford, despite markets having quickly forgotten the lessons of 2008.
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- April 16 2026
Asia’s energy market stays soft with abundant capacity, benign losses: WTW
Although loss activity and macroeconomic volatility could slow softening in the near term, market lacks a clear catalyst for correction, broker says.
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- April 16 2026
Hong Kong-based specialist broker Alea secures French intermediary licence
Healthcare and employee benefits broker also opens a Paris office.
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- April 16 2026
Cyber risks more than an IT issue for marine insurers, even as Strait of Hormuz rates remain ‘prohibitive’
Cyber risks have evolved from an IT issue into a physical threat for marine insurers, yet remain caught in a coverage gap as Strait of Hormuz rates stay 'prohibitive', Lockton's regional marine heads Sung Wook Han and Derek Shum tell InsuranceAsia News.
