Willis, Global Parametrics deliver parametric payouts to Vietnam coffee farmers after Typhoon Kalmaegi
May 21 2026 by Andrew Mullen
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Pricing is converging towards technical adequacy at 1.7, not overshooting it: Gallagher Re
- July 1
Relatively late renewal saw market dynamics in Australia and New Zealand continuing to favour buyers with loss free cat layers recording up to 17.5% reduction, alongside improved commissions.
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Exclusive: Marsh granted interim injunction in Hong Kong over executives’ move to Howden
- July 1
Hong Kong High Court restricts four former executives, including Rohan Bhappu, from poaching clients and staff for a year, but rejects Marsh's broader disclosure bid over alleged misuse of confidential information.
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Fraction co-founders Dan Dibden and Onno Sterk join Oneglobal
- July 1
Dibden has joined the firm as chief commercial officer for Hong Kong, while Sterk has been appointed as head of digital assets.
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Cedents secure rate cuts, better terms, structural improvements at 1.7: Howden Re
- June 30
Assertive buyers, abundant capacity, benign loss experience and consolidation contribute to 10-15% rate reductions on loss-free business.
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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.
