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- May 12 2026
BESS’ ‘most favourable market conditions’, but fire and transformer risks keep APAC underwriters on edge
Surging capacity and better data are softening the region's market, but fire risk, equipment failures and evolving standards continue to test underwriting discipline.
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- May 4 2026
HDI Global sees ‘substantial’ opportunity for Southeast Asia renewables, charts a new hope for the region’s energy future
Haris Michaels, head of energy and power in Singapore, tells InsuranceAsia News about HDI Global's plans for region, with Malaysia, Thailand, Indonesia and India seen as the key markets for expansion.
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- April 28 2026
Aon names Suwipamon Tan as director of power team in Thailand
Bangkok-based Tan has over two decades of experience in insurance and reinsurance roles.
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- April 27 2026
Swiss Re faces activist scrutiny for underwriting new LNG terminals, CEO defends ‘very robust’ ESG framework
Asia is a major importer of LNG, with over 120 terminals currently under development in the region, including in China, India, Vietnam and the Philippines.
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- April 16 2026
Sompo taps Everest underwriters to drive Australia growth
Arthur Constantinou has been appointed head of energy and construction, Josh Luk head of financial lines, Matt O'Brien head of casualty and Andrew Lester head of property.
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- April 16 2026
Asia’s energy market stays soft with abundant capacity, benign losses: WTW
Although loss activity and macroeconomic volatility could slow softening in the near term, market lacks a clear catalyst for correction, broker says.
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- April 10 2026
HDI Global appoints Everest’s Diane Chong as senior underwriter for downstream energy
Singapore-based Chong has close to two decades of underwriting experience across downstream and upstream energy, power, construction and renewable energy.
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- April 2 2026
Canopius boosts APAC energy, construction and marine teams with triple promotion
Johnny Kim has been promoted to APAC and MENA head natural resources and construction, Meiding He to APAC head of marine hull, and Sharon Tan to underwriter for energy and construction.
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- March 31 2026
QBE hands Mandy Chan expanded role as head of operational power generation, ESG for Asia
Singapore-based Chan, who is currently Asia senior engineering underwriter, will continue to lead QBE's operational power generation portfolio and regional ESG initiatives.
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- March 25 2026
Aon’s Marcus Piristi joins Marsh as Pacific head of energy
Adelaide-based Piristi had spent nearly 13 years in global and corporate client roles at Aon.
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- March 24 2026
Energy clients voice disquiet over change of cover for non-exposed Middle East territories
Global P&C insurer Chubb has outlined the structure and scope of the maritime insurance facility created in partnership with the US government, but attacks on oil and gas facilities have added to global tensions.
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- March 20 2026
HDI Global adds senior underwriting trio to Singapore team
HDI Global has prioritised the growth of its energy, marine and property businesses in Southeast Asia.
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- March 19 2026
Price Forbes expands Lectio follow facility to APAC property, energy risks
Lectio can now follow approved leads in Singapore and Dubai, although business will continue to be written on a London slip.
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- March 13 2026
Petronas captive’s ratings downgraded as operating volatility persists: AM Best
Energas Insurance, which took a hit from a gas pipe explosion last year, has been affected by higher‑than‑expected large loss frequency, soft market and reserve strengthening.
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- February 25 2026
Haris Michaels to lead HDI Global’s Southeast Asia energy business
He will step into the role following Mark Mackay's promotion to global head of energy and power.
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- January 29 2026
Exclusive: Howden Specialty powers up APAC renewables team with Hugo Thornhill move
Thornhill, who will become head of renewable energy for Asia Pacific, relocates to Singapore from the broker's London office.
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- January 14 2026
Marsh India promotes Mitul Shah to renewable energy leader
He was most recently the executive vice president within the renewable energy practice.
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- January 9 2026
Liberty Specialty Markets promotes Sara de Sampaio Soares to APAC head of energy, power and mining
Singapore-based Soares has been with the insurer for almost 11 years, most recently based in Sydney as assistant vice president and national manager for energy and power across ANZ.
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- January 7 2026
Marsh names Edward Baker as energy, power claims advocacy leader for Asia
Baker relocates from London to Singapore as part of the new role.
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- December 17 2025
Cybercrime, renewable energy top the agenda as insurer predicts a year of rising threats for 2026
Beazley CEO Adrian Cox says the 'pace and complexity of risks has never been greater'.
