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- February 10 2026
Specialist Risk Group launches in Australia, acquires entertainment broker H2
Laurence Basell, Henry Clark and Steve Pappas have joined the London-headquartered broker.
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- February 9 2026
Xiao Chen takes up new role of head of strategy, chief of staff at Axa XL for APAC and Europe
She returns from maternity leave to take up the Paris-based role.
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- February 3 2026
Howden opens Fiji office in Pacific expansion
Broker will deliver services that address the specific requirements of Fiji’s dynamic industries, including tourism, agriculture, and renewable energy.
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- January 12 2026
QBE New Zealand appoints James Sommerville as head of strategic partnerships
Auckland-based Sommerville joins following over 10 years at WTW, last holding the position of manager for affinity since September 2021.
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- January 2 2026
Korean broker Wise restructures reinsurance team
Head of reinsurance and speciality Won Lee will head the overall team, supported by Yubeom Kim and Jae Bok Cheong.
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- December 16 2025
XS Global launches APAC arm in Hong Kong, backed by Lloyd’s
XS Global Asia Pacific will led by APAC CEO and XS Global ExCom member Steven Barnett.
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- December 12 2025
Manulife successfully completes re-domiciliation from Bermuda to Hong Kong
Insurer was the second after French rival AXA’s Hong Kong and Macau arm to apply for the new company re-domiciliation regime after it was introduced in May.
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- November 28 2025
Korean Re approved to open branch in India’s Gift City
South Korean reinsurer plans to officially commence operations in April.
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- October 28 2025
JBA to open India office amid rising demand for flood risk data
The flood modelling specialist's new unit, JBA Risk Management India, will be based in Bangalore and led by managing director Mansi Kalra, who will relocate from Singapore.
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- October 24 2025
Starr expands India presence with new Gift City branch
The new office will conduct both general and reinsurance business, marking an important step in strengthening Starr's commitment to the Indian market, according to the company.
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- October 14 2025
Marsh McLennan to rebrand as Marsh, Guy Carpenter to become Marsh Re in 2027
Rebranding is effective January 2026, while the company’s four businesses will adopt the Marsh brand beginning in 2027, following a transition period.
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- October 14 2025
Markel to restructure international operations into 5 divisions
The five new units are Asia-Pacific, Canada, Europe, London Market (comprising marine & energy, PFR & cyber, and specialty) and UK.
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- October 13 2025
Generali Thailand targets half a billion dollars in GWP this year: report
The insurer intends to bank on digital innovation, multi-channel distribution, and the growing demand for health and life insurance to sustain double-digit growth.
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- October 2 2025
Tokio Marine Kiln to provide US$25m capacity for Rokstone Singapore
Lloyd’s carrier will provide 100% of the MGA’s Rama Chandran-led regional operation.
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- October 1 2025
MS&AD to rebrand as Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance Group after merger of domestic P&C arms
Group will rename the combined domestic non-life insurance businesses as Mitsui Sumitomo Aioi Insurance from April 2027.
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- September 15 2025
Carbon credit specialist Oka launches in Singapore
Carrier, through its Lloyd's Syndicate 1922, will offer climate-focused insurance products to Singaporean corporations and financial institutions.
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- September 9 2025
Allianz, Jio Financial confirm reinsurance JV incorporation
Allianz Jio Reinsurance (AJRL) will conduct reinsurance business in India following its incorporation on Monday.
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- September 5 2025
Marsh taps WTW’s Ellen Fung as strategic client director
Fung, who also previously spent over two decades at Aon, will be responsible for delivering strategic insights and tailored risk solutions to key clients in Hong Kong.
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- September 2 2025
Policybazaar for Business expands to UAE, Qatar, Oman, Sri Lanka
Indian reinsurance broker, which offer fac and treaty placements spanning property, marine, liability, cyber and climate-linked risks, seeks to build a pan-Asian and Middle Eastern reinsurance presence, as first reported by IAN.
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- August 26 2025
Scor Singapore to transfer entire business to Scor Re APAC
Proposed transfer, expected to take effect on January 1, is intended to create a more agile and efficient organisation.
