Vietnam insurers poised for further growth despite climate, reinsurance pressures: AM Best
July 30 2025 by InsuranceAsia News
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Allianz Partners taps Carsten Staat as new APAC chief
- July 9
He succeeds Vinay Surana, who is shifting to a new adviser role after six years in charge of the region.
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QBE Asia appoints James Lo as market lead for cargo, marine underwriting
- July 9
Hong Kong-based Lo joins following over 12 years at HDI Global, where he was most recently head of marine for North Asia and lead underwriter.
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Supply shocks to slow global premium growth as fragmentation reshapes risk landscape: Swiss Re
- July 8
Global non-life premiums are forecast to grow by just 0.6% in real terms in 2026, well below the 3.6% long-term average, the reinsurer said in its latest Sigma report
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QBE Australia Pacific chief executive Sue Houghton to retire
- July 8
She will remain in the role and continue to lead the business while QBE undertakes a search for her successor.
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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.
