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- October 7 2026
Brokers warn India’s distribution reform plan risks job cuts, sector disruption
Insurance Brokers Association of India seeks an extension to December for the deadline to submit industry feedback on the proposed overhaul.
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- October 7 2026
Australian broker Knightcorp adds Justin Geldart as financial lines account director
Perth-based Geldart joins with nearly three decades of insurance experience, last holding the position of client manager at Gallagher since January 2024.
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- October 7 2026
Ace Insurance Brokers hires Shashin Kowshik as senior vice president
He was formerly with Aon for over a decade, having also worked for Bajaj Allianz General Insurance for almost 10 years in various underwriting roles.
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- October 7 2026
Australia, New Zealand join UK, Canada to launch joint alliance to confront escalating shared risks
Insurance Council of Australia, Insurance Council of New Zealand, Association of British Insurers (ABI), and Insurance Bureau of Canada will seek to address climate, cyber, and economic risks, along with other problems faced by the four nations.
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- October 7 2026
‘Many don’t appreciate what can go wrong’: bloodstock insurance finds its footing in North Asia
MG Geraghty Insurance Brokers' Michael Hurley and Joshua Lynch tell InsuranceAsia News' Between the Lines podcast about the racing boom in Hong Kong, Japan, and South Korea, the risks facing first-time owners, and where AI fits into the broker's future.
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- October 6 2026
Canopius to take over as Castle Insurance underwriter from QBE
Switch takes effect from December 1, with the Australian MGA retaining policy administration and claims handling.
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- October 6 2026
Meritz moving to sell 51% stake in Indonesian JV: report
Meritz Fire & Marine Insurance plans to reallocate proceeds from the sale of Meritz Korindo, its joint venture with South Korean-Indonesian multinational firm Korindo Group, to improve capital efficiency and boost corporate value.
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- October 6 2026
Tower raises full-year earnings guidance on unused large event allowance
Kiwi insurer expects underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) of US$38.7-44.2 million for FY26.
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- October 6 2026
Adnan Bhat joins Swiss Re CorSo as APAC global network manager
He joins the international programs team after almost six years at Munich Re’s India P&C division in Mumbai.
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- October 6 2026
Axa XL promotes Paul Gardner to Asia underwriting manager for political risk, credit, bond
Based in Singapore, Gardner brings over 35 years of experience in structured finance and cross-border solutions spanning project finance, commodity finance, tax, leasing, export credit agencies, as well as advisory and workout solutions.
