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- December 9 2025
Not resting on their laurels, people-powered Miller eyes seat at South Korea’s top table
Having begun operations at the start of the year, the specialist (re)insurance broker plans expansion through organic and inorganic growth as it seeks to be among the top three brokers within the next five years, country head David Kim says.
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- December 5 2025
After Hong Kong and Singapore’s flying start, Malaysian Re mulls ILS market entry amid ‘early stage’ discussions
Largest reinsurer in Malaysia expects to increase its GWP to around US$580m in FY25, president and CEO Ahmad Noor Azhari Abdul Manaf tells InsuranceAsia News.
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- December 4 2025
‘We’re built to last’: Everest Re’s Kevin Bogardus on Asia growth with diversification, client focus key
Regional CEO speaks to IAN about reinforcing the reinsurer's APAC footprint by sticking to a long-term, relationship-driven strategy, ramping up speciality and structured solutions, and moving closer to key markets such as India.
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- December 3 2025
Howden Re looks to bring ‘something very different to the market’, APAC head Andy Souter says
Reinsurance broker outlines its growth ambitions in APAC and how it aims to provide clients with holistic solutions beyond traditional reinsurance placements.
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- December 2 2025
With MGAs not all created equally, ‘only the fittest will survive’: Vivace’s Rebekah Khew
Speaking to InsuranceAsia News’ Between the Lines podcast, the APAC director for the marine-focused underwriting specialist spoke in depth about one of the fastest-growing segments in the insurance industry today.
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- November 28 2025
Swiss Re-backed Fathom touts ‘modern view of risk’ to compete in underserved APAC
UK-headquartered flood risk intelligence firm wants to grow its presence in Singapore, Hong Kong, and China, head of insurance Harry Vardigans tells InsuranceAsia News.
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- November 19 2025
Insurance ‘absolutely key’ to Asian renewable energy development: Sompo
Renewable energy capacity in APAC, excluding China, is expected to almost double over the next five years, according to the International Energy Agency.
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- November 18 2025
The Hartford locks in Asia specialty focus, but ‘exciting pipeline’ still on the cards: Carl Bach
Hartford Underwriting Agency CEO anticipates regional GWP to grow 30% to US$25m in 2025, driven by new Lloyd's office in Singapore and established Hong Kong and Shanghai operations.
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- November 14 2025
‘Asia is our key focus’: McLarens-owned Halliwell aims to double APAC business over next 3 years
Forensic and technical consultancy has nearly completed its Australia and New Zealand build-out and will now concentrate on expanding across Asia, APAC managing director Colin Taylor tells IAN.
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- November 11 2025
Sompo eyes bigger piece of the pie, with Hong Kong’s ‘vibrant’ IPO boom creating opportunities for D&O insurance
Insurer wants to continue to scale up its APAC financial lines business in 2026, Emily Poh, head of financial lines for APAC, tells InsuranceAsia News.
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- October 30 2025
Rokstone sets sail for marine growth in Asia amid regional expansion
Two weeks into the operation, the marine specialty MGA in Singapore has already started binding policies, managing director Rama Chandran told InsuranceAsia News' Between the Lines podcast.
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- October 22 2025
Howden remains aggressive on Asia growth, with Japan, employee benefits as key priorities: Rohan Bhappu
Newly appointed CEO Bhappu outlines a dual-pronged growth strategy for the broker in the region focused on investment in entrepreneurial talent and strategic acquisitions.
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- October 20 2025
Markel Greater China targets double-digit growth, doubles down on marine, AI risks
Buoyed by 220% growth in 2024, the specialty carrier targets top spot on the Lloyd's China platform by year-end, says Chelsea Jiang, Greater China MD.
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- October 8 2025
Japanese offshore wind a ‘big opportunity’ for (re)insurers: Tokio Marine
Head of marine, hull and energy Hiroyuki Ishijima speaks to InsuranceAsia News about Japan's target of having at least 30-45 gigawatts of offshore wind capacity by 2040.
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- October 2 2025
‘We have to roll with the punches’: testing time for evolving renewable energy market, Tokio Marine GX’s Will Hiller says
Underwriter also talks to InsuranceAsia News' Between the Lines podcast about nat cat risks and technology development following the launch of Tokio Marine Holdings' underwriting platform last month.
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- September 29 2025
Mapfre Re targets billion-euro Asian GWP milestone: Javier Sánchez Cea
Spanish reinsurer places Asia Pacific at the heart of its growth strategy, with life reinsurance in China and India as key drivers, alongside casualty, says chief regional officer.
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- September 16 2025
‘Opportunity is always in China’: rapid industrial growth ups ante for (re)insurance market: Rare Earth’s Wei Wang
New energy storage, offshore wind power and overseas projects under the Belt and Road Initiative are key, the CEO of the (re)insurance broker told InsuranceAsia News' Between The Lines podcast.
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- September 2 2025
Asean trio top IUMI’s emerging ‘wish list’ ahead of Singapore conference
International Union of Marine Insurance (IUMI) secretary general Lars Lange also discusses addressing emerging risks from geopolitics, technology, and sustainability as the industry gathers for the annual conference.
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- August 29 2025
Parametric insurance must simplify to boost public sector adoption: Seadrif’s Benedikt Signer
Executive director of the Southeast Asia Disaster Risk Insurance Facility outlines its mission to enhance insurance adoption in public sectors by simplifying product design and addressing market gaps.
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- August 25 2025
Amid breakout year, Willis supercharges Japan team as broker eyes a bigger piece of the pie
Head of Japan Roy Nakazawa tells InsuranceNews Asia about hiring 22 professionals this year across risk and analytics, facultative reinsurance, marine lines as well as business development, large accounts and claims functions.
