Industry Segments: Insurers Page 2 / 36
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- April 28 2026
HDFC Ergo elevates Samir Shah to deputy managing director
Mumbai-based Shah has been with the carrier for nearly two decades, previously holding the position of executive director since June 2018.
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- April 28 2026
Exclusive: Kelvin Woo set to leave QBE for Sompo Hong Kong role
Hong Kong-based Woo, who was head of corporate underwriting for Hong Kong and Macau, will join the Japanese insurer in a distribution role next month, InsuranceAsia News understands.
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- April 28 2026
SBI General Insurance taps Shrish Ramchandra Mahuli as chief business officer
Mahuli joins the Indian carrier from Reliance General Insurance, where he was president and head of agency and broking for motor, health and SME.
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- April 28 2026
Zurich hires Axa XL’s Marcus Seow as senior marine underwriter
He spent nearly 14 years at Axa XL as senior underwriter for marine cargo.
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- April 27 2026
India’s Acko targets second-half IPO at up to US$2.5bn valuation: reports
Bengaluru-based general insurer, which is also backed by Munich Re Ventures, plans to raise about US$350m in an Indian stock exchange listing.
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- April 27 2026
‘Not much more to give’: Asia’s D&O rate softening may moderate in 2026 amid geopolitical tensions, AI rollout
Brokers and underwriters warn that China, Singapore, and Hong Kong face the steepest D&O rate pressures, with geopolitics and AI risks intensifying concerns as a 2026 market turn looms.
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- April 24 2026
Suncorp purchases US$1.7bn aggregate reinsurance cover, forecasts 3% GWP growth for FY26
Commencing on June 30, the five-year aggregate reinsurance agreement has an attachment point of US$1.3bn in FY27.
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- April 24 2026
Newline promotes Jack Rowsell to underwriter within Australia liability team
He has been with Newline for over nine years, having joined as an assistant underwriter in June 2016.
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- April 23 2026
Seconded employees of Japanese insurers allegedly took Toyota data without permission: report
- Insurers
- Japan
- Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance
- Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance
- MS&AD
- Sompo
- Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire
Acts by Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire, Mitsui Sumitomo and Aioi Nissay Dowa employees could breach privacy and competition laws, according to The Japan Times.
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- April 23 2026
Allianz, Jio sign binding deal for 50:50 India insurance JV
Jio Financial Services (JFSL) and Allianz are also working towards a separate binding agreement for life insurance business in India.
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- April 22 2026
Newline promotes Rebecca Smith to senior underwriter for Australia PI team
Sydney-based Smith, who has been with the specialty insurer as an underwriter since joining October 2024, will work under head of professional indemnity Nick Beswick.
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- April 21 2026
Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company gets Gift City licence
Branch is expected to support the UAE-based carrier's long-term growth by diversifying revenue streams and enhancing service capabilities for clients across high-growth markets.
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- April 21 2026
PCRIC makes voluntary US$550,000 payment to Fiji for Cyclone Vaianu recovery
Cyclone brought heavy rain, flash flooding, and strong winds as it passed the western coast of Fiji earlier this month, although it did not meet the thresholds under the parametric insurance policy.
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- April 21 2026
MS Amlin launches Lloyd’s sub-syndicate targeting innovative growth
Sub-syndicate 1673 will support expansion of the syndicate’s portfolio solutions team and give brokers access to new capacity.
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- April 21 2026
Australian non-life profit surge continues amid premium moderation: AM Best
Sector holds firm on GWP growth, strong investment returns and benign nat cat despite an increasingly complex risk landscape and heightened regulatory scrutiny.
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- April 21 2026
New Zealand hit by storm every 8 days as wild weather fuels 256% jump in claims: IAG
Storm frequency has more than doubled, with the increased frequency of events driving a surge in insurance claims.
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- April 20 2026
Chubb Malaysia hires Allanz Singapore’s Ariel Llugdar as head of motor claims
Kuala Lumpur-based Llugdar has more than 30 years of insurance experience, including 10 years at Liberty Singapore and almost 20 years at Argentinian insurer La Caja.
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- April 20 2026
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu led to ‘slightly elevated’ claims, Tower says
Fiji's Ministry of Agriculture says Vaianu caused US$1.5m in non-salvageable damage and affected 13,769 agricultural households.
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- April 20 2026
Newline Asia elevates trio of underwriters in Singapore
Lloyd’s specialty insurer promotes Cayden Lim to liability underwriter, with Songju Lee and Jayrius Lai elevated to financial lines underwriters.
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- April 17 2026
Chubb eyes Indian return as 100% FDI reshapes market access: report
American insurer has been absent from India since 2007, when it exited its local joint venture with HDFC.
