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- December 9 2025
Over half of US$10bn losses from recent Southeast Asian floods attributable to business interruption: Moody’s
Modelling specialist noted that some atmospheric indicators suggest that parts of Southeast Asia are already experiencing La Niña-like conditions.
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- December 5 2025
Storms batter Southeast, South Asia, inflicting over US$20bn in economic losses: Aon
Thailand estimates Cyclone Senyar to be among its costliest, while Indonesia is reporting billions of dollars in damages and Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka is projected to be the country's deadliest since 1978.
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- December 5 2025
After Hong Kong and Singapore’s flying start, Malaysian Re mulls ILS market entry amid ‘early stage’ discussions
Largest reinsurer in Malaysia expects to increase its GWP to around US$580m in FY25, president and CEO Ahmad Noor Azhari Abdul Manaf tells InsuranceAsia News.
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- December 4 2025
Liberty Specialty Markets revamps APAC underwriting structure with 5 promotions
Moves for Marcus Thomas, Brett Gardiner, Angelo Maniatis, Shawn Anderson, and Ben Hissey impact Singapore, Hong Kong, China, India, Malaysia, and Australia.
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- November 28 2025
Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia reel from flood damage, losses in the ‘hundreds of millions’: Aon
Cyclone Senyar, a rare tropical cyclone in the Malacca Strait, and heavy rainfall triggered flooding that affected millions, with total economic damage in Thailand estimated at US$360–740m.
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- November 19 2025
Malaysian Re to face ‘mild deterioration’ in overseas underwriting: Fitch
Affirms IFS rating at A (Strong) with a stable outlook, based on the reinsurer’s moderate company profile, very strong capitalisation, and strong financial performance and earnings.
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- November 18 2025
Chubb Malaysia files for IPO, offers 30% stake
Proceeds will go entirely to sole shareholder Chubb INA, while no details on the valuation or timing were provided in the draft prospectus.
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- November 18 2025
Allianz Commercial, Coastal Marine team up for APAC marine hull coverage
Partnership will initially focus on Coastal Marine's core offering of hull and machinery for coastal and inland tonnage in Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand, and Hong Kong.
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- November 3 2025
Product initiatives, market positioning and investments driving Labuan Re’s growth: AM Best
Rating agency affirmes the company’s A- (excellent) rating with a stable outlook, driven by its very strong balance sheet, adequate operating performance, and a neutral business profile.
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- October 24 2025
UIB Asia Singapore’s CEO given expanded role to oversee Labuan operations
Francis Savari has been formally approved by the Labuan Financial Services Authority as principal officer of UIB Labuan.
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- October 17 2025
Marsh powers up risk engineering team in Asia with senior hire
Kumaren Gnanagurunathan has been appointed vice persident of power risk engineering in Asia.
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- October 8 2025
Hannover Re names Kantaporn Thejatunga (Jan) as L&H GM in Malaysia
Thejathunga succeeds Soeren Kruse, who was appointed head of life and health for southern and eastern Asia earlier this year.
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- September 26 2025
Malaysian (re)insurance broker HLAP expands to Vietnam with business development director hire
Vietnam-based Kieu An has over 30 years of insurance experience and will report directly to CEO Lee Warner.
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- September 11 2025
Opulence launches cell captive in Labuan with China Re backing
The captive insurance cell is endorsed by the Labuan Financial Services Authority and operates under Goldman Insurance PCCC, a protected cell company.
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- September 8 2025
Axa XL appoints Ramesh Sivanathan as principal officer for Malaysia
He takes on the combined role alongside his current position as business lead.
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- September 3 2025
Etiqa General Takaful promotes Khairoel Faiezy Hasnan to CEO
Kuala Lumpur-based Hasnan replaces Shahrul Azuan Mohamed, who has retired after 20 years with Etiqa.
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- September 2 2025
QBE Malaysia appoints Soon Keong Tio as CEO, succeeding Sunther Kuppan
Tio was most recently chief executive of Cambodian carrier Campu Lonpac Insurance.
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- August 26 2025
Zurich Malaysia promotes Yuan Feng Hoo to chief pricing actuary
Hoo, who has also been handed head of technical excellence role, has previously held multiple P&C leadership positions with the insurer.
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- August 26 2025
Aon Re hands Lin Mun Lee client manager role in Malaysia
She previously spent almost a decade with Aon reinsurance Malaysia as a treaty broker.
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- July 15 2025
Trade risks increase for Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand as US tariffs bite: Coface
Global trade credit insurer downgrades risk assessments for the Southeast Asian trio, 'highlighting the intensifying vulnerabilities of highly trade-reliant economies'.
