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- June 5 2026
Resolution Life closes trio of Asian reinsurance deals
Two block reinsurance transactions in Hong Kong and a flow reinsurance deal in Japan 'reinforce Resolution Life’s commitment to the growth of the primary life insurance industry in Asia'.
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- June 4 2026
Munich Re strengthens cyber team with dual leadership appointments for APAC, Africa
Marco Petrovic will head Asia (excluding greater China), while Johanna Roman will lead Australasia, greater China and Africa.
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- June 3 2026
Munich Re Specialty hires Bob Algie to lead Australia property, construction, engineering team
His appointment is part of a buildout of Munich Re Specialty's presence in Australia.
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- June 3 2026
AM Best upgrades Hong Kong reinsurer FuSure on strong balance sheet, Tencent backing
Rating agency upgrades financial strength rating to A (excellent) and long-term issuer credit ratings to a (excellent).
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- June 2 2026
Mapfre Re names Chaturbhuj Bansal as head of India branch
He has over 16 years of experience in the insurance and reinsurance industry and will be based in the Spanish reinsurer's Gift City branch.
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- June 2 2026
Toa Re makes changes to Japan, Singapore leadership
Japanese reinsurer appoints Masahiro Yamada as managing director for Japan, with Ryo Yokochi named as CEO of its Singapore Branch.
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- June 1 2026
Philippine non-life profit gains continue as premium growth moderates amid cat pressure: AM Best
Availability of reinsurance capacity in the Philippine non-life market continues to expand despite significant nat cat exposure.
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- June 1 2026
Exclusive: Victor Kuk draws up blueprint for a ‘truly global’ Peak Re
It will not be ‘more of the same’, the new CEO of the Hong Kong-based reinsurer says as he lays out his vision to scale the firm into a top-tier global contender in his first exclusive interview since taking the helm.
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- June 1 2026
Exclusive: Peak Re ready for next phase of growth, embrace new era: Franz-Josef Hahn
In an exclusive interview, founding CEO says the Hong Kong-based reinsurer has reached 'the appropriate moment for a succession', urging his successor to maintain the founding principle of 'courage to deliver' through all market cycles.
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- May 31 2026
Samsung Re promotes Adi Salleh to head of Southeast Asia facultative property
Singapore-based Salleh was most recently senior underwriter for property, power and energy.
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- May 28 2026
Niyam Group appoints Ruchi Sheth as director for marine, energy
She has over two decades of experience in general insurance, and was most recently vice president for marine insurance at Tata AIG General Insurance.
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- May 28 2026
(Re)insurers face rising threat of claims inflation from Middle East conflict: Morningstar DBRS
Direct losses have been contained for the P&C and specialty insurance industry, the global credit rating agency says.
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- May 28 2026
‘Asia is an active strategic focus’: Fidelis aims to bulk up property treaty, specialty lines
The Fidelis Partnership is targeting greater proximity and deeper local broker relationships in a region it sees as being an 'attractive market for decades to come', deputy chairman Charles Mathias tells InsuranceAsia News.
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- May 27 2026
Deutsche Rück flags Myanmar earthquake as biggest loss in 2025 as profits jump 45%
German reinsurer posts strong premium growth and improved underwriting, with international expansion underpinning strong outlook.
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- May 27 2026
‘Pronounced softening’ at Florida renewals bodes well for APAC insureds, but long-term risks are building
Double-digit price cuts at the June 1 Florida renewals point to near-term relief for APAC cedents, yet rising coastal exposure and inflation-driven construction costs warn that rating adequacy remains a longer-term challenge.
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- May 26 2026
GIC Re’s FY26 underwriting loss narrows to US$224m, COR improves to 104.66%
Carrier’s net profit for the financial year rose by 30% to top US$1bn, with GWP up at US$4.6bn.
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- May 21 2026
Munich Re taps Gavin Maistry to lead APAC MEA L&H as Daniel Cossette retires
Singapore-based Maistry was most recently the reinsurer’s global chief actuary for life and health.
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- May 21 2026
Consistency, not cycles, drives Asia Pacific strategy, Allianz Re’s Anna Kohls says
Regional CEO talks to InsuranceAsia News about the ongoing rate softening, the new India joint venture, and the conflict in the Middle East.
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- May 20 2026
Munich Re warns of ‘turbulent typhoon’ season in North Asia as ‘Super El Niño’ risk looms
El Niño is likely push 2026 typhoon activity above 30‑year average in the region with approximately 27 named storms, 18 typhoons and 11 severe typhoons possible this year.
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- May 19 2026
Malaysian Re parent snaps up Labuan Re in US$100m deal
MNRB Holdings will acquire 80% of the reinsurer, while Malaysian Re will retain its 20% stake.
