Hurricane Melissa likely to trigger full payout of Hong Kong-listed US$150m Jamaica 2024 cat bond: Twelve Securis
October 30 2025 by Mithun Varkey-
PartnerRe APAC CEO James Beedle to retire after 36-year career
- June 10
In April, PartnerRe announced Beedle’s planned retirement and named Sasa Hu as his successor.
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Exclusive: William Zhao rejoins Marsh as senior M&A adviser
- June 10
Zhao was formerly head of transactional risk at Gallagher in Australia.
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Philippines quake to weigh on reinsurers despite insured losses capped by low penetration: AM Best
- June 10
While overall insured losses remain limited, multi-line losses from the 7.8-magnitude earthquake will impact reinsurers, reflecting the market’s reliance on global capacity.
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Steadfast draws US$5.4bn takeover bid from Amwins, Dragoneer
- June 10
The consortium intends to act jointly to pursue the transaction, with Dragoneer acquiring ownership of the Australian intermediary's retail brokerage and Amwins acquiring the underwriting agency business.
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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.