Howden appoints Sarah Pendred as partner for M&A insurance in Australia
November 9 2026 by Joana Nguyen
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AIG New Zealand hires Darrin Madgwick as head of client, broker engagement
- November 6
Auckland-based Madgwick brings more than 30 years of insurance experience across Australia and New Zealand, spanning broking, underwriting, claims, business ownership and executive leadership.
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Liberty Mutual appoints Scott West as head of war, terrorism in Singapore
- November 6
He has been working at Liberty for over 10 years, most recently as senior underwriter for war and terrorism at Liberty Specialty Markets.
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Optio Group hires former Canopius executive Jamie Jeffers to lead APAC push
- November 6
He takes over as managing director of Optio Asia in Singapore, effective immediately.
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Chaucer adds Jay Bae, Jessica Lee to Singapore underwriting platform
- November 6
Bae appointed as lead underwriter for APAC agriculture, with Lee joining as class underwriter for reinsurance.
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BlackRock | Rethink the rules: how TAA and ETFs are reshaping portfolio construction
BlackRock's Daniel Caderas and MSCI's Raman Aylur Subramanian explain why tactical asset allocation (TAA) and exchange-traded funds (ETF) have become essential as global markets fragment and static allocations lose their reliability.
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BlackRock | Infrastructure comes of age for insurers
Are insurers capturing full value from the asset class? BlackRock shares its perspective.
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Beazley | Navigating geopolitical risks at sea
Maritime shipping faces growing geopolitical threats — missiles, drones, GPS interference, and cyber sabotage — requiring better intelligence, crew welfare, and resilience measures.
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Zurich | Why resilience will define the winners of Asia’s clean energy transition
Planning for future conditions from the outset can improve operational reliability, reduce potential disruption and protect long-term asset value.
