Tysers appoints William Furness-Smith as interim Singapore CEO
June 15 2026 by Aleyna Wang
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India’s GIC Re appoints Hitesh Joshi as chairman, MD
- June 17
He most recently served as interim chairman and MD, following the retirement of Ramaswamy Narayanan.
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Liberty Mutual hands Defne Turkes additional global president, MD role
- June 16
Singapore-based Turkes will lead strategic growth across commercial insurance for Liberty International Insurance globally as well as retail markets in Asia.
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VIG Re names Wilfrid Goh as chief representative for APAC
- June 15
Singapore-based Goh will lead the establishment of VIG Re’s presence in Singapore, effective from July 1, and will report to managing director Marc Haushofer.
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Swiss Re promotes Torben Swart to MD, head of technical & operational excellence for APAC ex-China
- June 15
Hong Kong-based Swart most recently served as head of L&H reinsurance for Hong Kong and Taiwan.
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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.
