Mitsui Sumitomo agrees to acquire 15% in WR Berkley for about US$3.8bn
March 28 2025 by Mithun Varkey
-
Sompo Japan hires Heiko Thienenkamp as commercial business COO, Hiroki Ohashi as head of financial lines
- September 11
Appointments form part of Sompo Japan's plan to expand its commercial business underwriting and operational capabilities.
-
Strategic sale, international growth hold Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance in good stead: AM Best
- September 11
AM Best expects proceeds from disposals to provide additional flexibility for new business investments to strengthen operating performance over the long term.
-
China Pacific Insurance secures US$2bn to fund internationalisation, AI
- September 11
Hong Kong-listed Chinese insurer issues a zero-coupon convertible bond due in 2030 with a conversion premium of 25%.
-
Cargo market urged to focus with entire landscape under threat as US tariffs ‘make everybody nervous’
- September 11
Cargo committee chair Mike Brews delivered the warning on the final day of the International Union of Marine Insurance’s (IUMI) annual conference in Singapore.
-
Peak Re | From climate modelling to market opportunity: Forging a new clarity on Southeast Asia’s climate risk
Southeast Asia's protection gap: a crisis of clarity, not just capital
-
BHSI WICare+ | Accelerating Payments, Empowering Recovery
Launched in cooperation with Steadfast’s Singapore network, WICare+ fills the gaps found in traditional coverage and keeps businesses and their workforce secure by covering up to SG$350,000 in medical expenses per claim.
-
BHSI | Managing non-Asian exposure in long-tail lines
While US-exposed business can look attractive to Asian carriers, managing the volatility around the long-term results and the ability to model those losses are crucial, say BHSI’s Marc Breuil and Marcus Portbury.
-
Allianz General | Allianz General combines innovative protection solutions while powering social good to lead Malaysian market
The insurer proactively addresses emerging risks and evolving customer protection needs while giving back to the community.
