Industry Segments: Insurers Page 6 / 20
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- September 23 2025
Cat bond momentum building in underrepresented APAC, driven by regulatory support, demand for alternative protection
Hong Kong's efforts to become an ILS hub are driving the growth of third-party capital in Asia Pacific, industry sources tell InsuranceAsia News.
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- September 22 2025
Allianz Trade moves into Vietnam with country manager hire
Trade credit insurer hires Ly Dao from WTW to spearhead its expansion.
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- September 22 2025
Super Typhoon Ragasa: Hong Kong facing US$100m bill: report
Region is battening down for the typhoon, which is expected to bring hurricane-force winds of up to 220km/h and is projected to make landfall in southeast China on Wednesday.
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- September 22 2025
Opportunity knocks for marine insurers, Sompo’s David Ong says, as tariffs redraw Asia’s intra-trade landscape
As pricing pressures and evolving risks bite, the Japanese carrier is empowering local underwriting teams to help it become a 'truly international carrier of Asian origin'.
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- September 19 2025
Lotte Insurance sees takeover interest from Korea Investment Holdings: reports
Listed insurer backed by JKL Partners had attempted a sale last year, but negotiations fell through due to price gaps with potential buyers.
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- September 19 2025
Long term, profitable lines to sustain Samsung Fire & Marine’s underwriting profitability: AM Best
Global rating agency affirms a financial strength rating (FSR) of A++ (Superior) and the long-term issuer credit ratings (ICR) of aa+ (Superior) to Samsung Fire & Marine and its subsidiaries.
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- September 19 2025
Atradius appoints Bart Poublon as director of risk services for Asia and Oceania
Poublon has spent 24 years at Atradius, having joined the firm in 2001 before joining the Asia team in 2005.
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- September 18 2025
Sompo taps Alessa Quane as new CEO of international markets
Regional management of the UK, continental Europe including Turkey, Brazil and Asia Pacific excluding Japan will report directly to Quane.
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- September 18 2025
Siân Mullane returns to AIG as senior property underwriter in Australia
She has specialised in property underwriting for most of her career, which has spanned the UK, New Zealand and Australia.
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- September 16 2025
China Taiping Insurance appoints Bin-Hao Nah as marine cargo section head in Singapore
He joins from Howden, having also worked for Marsh McLennan, Aon, Newstate Stenhouse, and Beazley.
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- September 16 2025
Market Lane assumes Arag legal insurance renewals
Transition will help the insurance group expand its footprint in the specialty insurance sector.
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- September 16 2025
Allianz Trade’s Hassan Omaish returns to Asia as Hong Kong hub CEO
Move follows Edmond Lee's retirement after 12 years with the firm.
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- September 16 2025
Former Allianz Australia COO takes over as Honey Insurance CEO
David Krawitz succeeds current CEO and founder Richard Joffe, who moves into the role of executive chairman.
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- September 15 2025
Swedish Club expands in China with Ping An P&C strategic partnership
Agreement enhances service delivery and broadens the ways members can access the club’s marine insurance and loss prevention services.
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- September 15 2025
IUMI 2025: 3 takeaways from Singapore as marine market braces for a new era of global trade
Marine premiums, globalisation and energy dominated discussions at the annual International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) conference in Singapore last week.
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- September 15 2025
Chinese insurers turn to convertibles as Hong Kong shares surge
China Pacific Insurance has followed its peer Ping An into Hong Kong's booming convertible market.
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- September 13 2025
Hotai Insurance’s rating upgraded by AM Best
Taiwanese insurer is expanding commercial lines, being selective on risks to build a ‘high-quality underwriting portfolio’.
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- September 12 2025
Kiwi insurer Tower upgrades FY24 NPAT guidance, downgrades GWP growth outlook
Kiwi insurer expects underlying net profit after tax (NPAT) of US$59.7-65.45 million.
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- September 12 2025
Berkley Insurance Asia appoints Jennifer Yeoh as marine claims manager
With extensive in maritime claims, Yeoh will enhance the (re)insurer's claims operations and support its continued growth.
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- September 11 2025
Sompo Japan hires Heiko Thienenkamp as commercial business COO, Hiroki Ohashi as head of financial lines
Appointments form part of Sompo Japan's plan to expand its commercial business underwriting and operational capabilities.
