Descartes Underwriting gains Lloyd’s coverholder status via new Oak Global partnership
June 16 2026 by Aidan Gregory
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Corporate travel insurers brace for more Middle East war-related claims as Iran conflict continues
- June 16
Until insurers know the full financial impact of the claims, general corporate travel pricing is expected to remain stable, Melanie Barrett, head of A&H at MGA Dual Australia, tells InsuranceAsia News.
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Market Lane promotes Bobby Major to head of ML specialty
- June 10
Sydney-based Major has been with Market Lane since 2023, most recently business development manager for Australia and New Zealand.
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Coastal Marine hires Eric Chan as APAC cargo underwriter
- June 5
He brings a wealth of experience spanning nearly four decades in the insurance industry, and was most recently with Sompo Hong Kong.
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Cyber specialist Emergence acquires renewal rights to Blue Zebra’s cyber portfolio
- June 5
Aaron Langmaid, Blue Zebra’s head of cyber, will join Emergence in July as part of the acquisition.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
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BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.
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QBE | Elevating customer experience, humanising claims: QBE Asia’s ‘Solutions in a Box’
Vastly improving turnaround times and personalising service delivery, QBE Asia’s award-winning, end-to-end bundled claims solutions is a game-changer for the insurance industry.
