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- February 12 2026
Global insurtech funding surges 66.8% in Q4 to US$1.68bn as AI-led investment accelerates: Gallagher Re
Fourth-quarter funding jumped from US$1.01bn in Q3, while deal volume rose sharply to the highest count since early 2022, according to the Global InsurTech Report.
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- February 12 2026
Envest-backed ‘like-minded agencies’ complete merger, confirm leadership team
Blue Zebra Insurance, The Proplab Group, including SGUA and Allstate Underwriting, and Point Insurance completed their merger on Wednesday, with Rowan Watson named CEO of the combined group.
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- February 12 2026
Howden elevates Eva Li to GM for fac reinsurance in China
Shanghai-based Li had been with Howden since 2021 as the representative for the China market, managing the reinsurance portfolio in the country.
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- February 12 2026
APAC to remain ‘highly exposed’ to political volatility, cross‑border security risks in 2026: Willis
Report shows 8% of global client incidents originated in Asia Pacific in 2025, mirroring the previous year but within an increasingly volatile environment.
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- February 12 2026
Markel names John Bang as head of South Korea and Japan
Markel says the the newly created role reflects its commitment to expand in the key markets.
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- February 12 2026
Lockton hires Aon veteran David Gower as Pacific region chief client officer
Adelaide-based Gower previously spent 46 years at Aon, most recently as South Australia director for global and corporate operations.
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- February 12 2026
Insurance Authority consults on amendments to Hong Kong’s RBC regime
It is examining ways to enhance Hong Kong's competitiveness as a risk management hub.
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- February 12 2026
IAG’s net profit falls 35% in H1 following Queensland hailstorms
IAG's underlying underwriting results remained resilient across the first half of FY26, despite losses from the hailstorms in Queensland.
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- February 11 2026
Market Lane appoints Grace Best as property underwriter for Barn Underwriting Agency
Brisbane-based Best brings over 14 years of experience across property underwriting and claims.
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- February 11 2026
Sedgwick lands Chad Cillie as marine surveyor
He has over 18 years specialising in pleasure, fishing, and commercial vessels.
