Seadrif, UN launch anticipatory drought insurance pilot in Laos
May 29 2026 by Mithun Varkey
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Global premium growth slowed in 2025, driven by higher rates rather than broader coverage: Allianz
- May 29
Premiums rose 7.1% to US$8trn globally in 2025, moderating from the exceptional 9.4% expansion recorded the year before.
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IAG settles US$2.8bn litigation with Greensill Bank administrators
- May 29
InsuranceAsia News reported last week that Greensill Bank’s administrators were nearing a settlement with its insurers following court-sponsored mediation in March.
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Starr names Jane Tung as head of casualty in Hong Kong
- May 29
She has over 20 years of experience in the insurance industry, having worked at Swiss Re CorSo most recently as senior distribution manager.
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QBE names Johnny Suen as Hong Kong property head
- May 28
He will lead QBE's property underwriting in Hong Kong, with oversight of property risks across Macau, Taiwan and mainland China (wholesale).
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
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BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.
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QBE | Elevating customer experience, humanising claims: QBE Asia’s ‘Solutions in a Box’
Vastly improving turnaround times and personalising service delivery, QBE Asia’s award-winning, end-to-end bundled claims solutions is a game-changer for the insurance industry.
