Starr appoints Sparks Lai as head of business development for marine in North Asia
July 16 2026 by Andrew Mullen
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Markel strengthens greater China marine capabilities with Shanghai risk engineer hire
- July 16
Shanghai-based Vincent Wang brings more than 16 years of experience across marine operations, surveying and engineering consultancy.
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AIG elevates Anouk Sireude to Pacific head of marine
- July 16
She has been with AIG in Australia for two years.
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Aon appoints WTW’s Sean Deehan as APAC Strategy and Technology Group CEO
- July 15
He will be based in Hong Kong and report to Sherif Zakhary, global CEO for the broker's consulting and advisory business.
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AUB Group names Eric Harris as national manager for broker partnerships
- July 15
He joins following 27 years as Aon, last holding the position of head of operations for Asia Pacific.
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PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore
Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
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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.
