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- August 2 2026
Crypto specialist Relm plants APAC flag with Timothy Powell hire in Sydney
As Asia-Pacific head, Sydney-based Powell will spearhead the (re)insurer's expansion across Australia, Singapore and Hong Kong, with New Zealand, Southeast Asia and mainland China earmarked for future growth.
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- July 30 2026
Samsung Fire & Marine underwrites US$20m virtual asset policy for Korean blockchain firm DSRV
The digit asset insurance protects custodial assets against losses from nat cats and theft via external intrusion.
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- July 2 2026
Exclusive: Continuum hires Howden’s Andy Tam as Hong Kong general manager
Appointment, after almost seven years at Howden in Hong Kong, was confirmed by founder and director Rob Russell.
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- November 12 2025
John Morley-led crypto specialist 1B-i launches in Singapore, eyes Labuan (re)insurance licence
Carrier aims to start underwriting in Q1 2026, says the former APAC CEO of Aon’s strategy and technology group.
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- September 1 2025
BP Marsh-backed Pantheon acquires 25% stake in Hong Kong broking startup Fraction
PE firm made a complementary investment to support Pantheon's investment in the Dan Dibden-founded crypto specialist.
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- August 8 2025
Capstone’s Dan Dibden launches crypto-focused broker in Hong Kong
Fraction will predominately focus on the digital asset ecosystem, assisting companies throughout Asia on risk transfer solutions.
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- July 28 2025
Aon’s John Morley joins Swiss crypto carrier 1B as CEO
Insurer plans to establish offices in Asia, including in Singapore, Malaysia and Hong Kong.
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- May 23 2025
Asia warming to MGAs as regulators, capacity providers embrace niche underwriting: Qubit’s Helen Ye
Hong Kong MGA eyes regional expansion as it plans to 'become a leading underwriter in the digital asset space across Asia Pacific'.
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- May 19 2025
Crypto specialist MGA Qubit formally launches in Australia
Underwriter will offer Lloyd's capacity to the digital asset space, according to CEO Helen Ye.
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- February 27 2025
First for APAC as Canopius backs Qubit on digital asset offering
The Hong Kong-based crypto specialist MGA has been approved as a Lloyd's coverholder to distribute digital assets insurance in Asia Pacific.
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- February 12 2025
BDIC unveils crypto insurance platform as it readies for Asia launch
The crypto insurer will roll out first in key Asian markets, including Hong Kong, Singapore, Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea and targets Southeast Asian markets by Q4.
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- October 31 2024
Qubit takes Fusion’s Damian Lynch as digital asset insurance CUO
Sydney-based Lynch will reporting to the specialist MGA's CEO Helen Ye and will be responsible for leading the firm's underwriting strategy in the digital asset space.
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- October 7 2024
Carriers hop back on crypto bandwagon as local regulations, attractive rates beckon
While more (re)insurance providers have entered the market, the industry needs to guard against loose underwriting and opportunistic capacity.
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- September 20 2024
Lockton promotes Williams to fintech, blockchain advisory leader for Asia, Australia
Melbourne-based Bob Williams was previously a vice president with the broker for over two years. In his new role he will focus on developing insurance appetite from emerging tech companies.
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- July 18 2024
Virtual asset insurance to become mandatory in Korea from tomorrow
Local media reports suggest carriers are charging premiums ranging from 5% to 12%.
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- June 25 2024
PICC pilots e-CNY use for motor insurance premium payments in Beijing: report
If the pilot project, launched in collaboration with the People's Bank of China, is successful, the financial services group plans to expand its use to life, health, and agricultural insurance.
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- April 17 2024
Crypto specialist Qubit appoints QBE’s Wendy Lee as chief commercial officer
In her new role, first reported by InsuranceAsia News last week, Lee will be responsible for the Hong Kong's specialist MGA distribution strategy and implementation.
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- April 10 2024
Crypto specialist MGA Qubit launches in Hong Kong after pre-series A fundraise
As part of its expansion plan, the HKIA-licensed specialty underwriter founded by Helen Ye is set to bring on board Wendy Lee as chief commercial officer.
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- December 13 2023
Korean regulator sets mandatory crypto insurance requirement on operators
Virtual asset service providers must set a min 5% compensation limit based on customers’ virtual assets stored in hot wallet, the Financial Services Commission said.
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- November 28 2022
Rates set to harden as crypto contagion spooks capacity providers
Relm, Evertas, OneInfinity and Frontier top execs discuss the FTX fallout and the future of digital assets insurance.
