Emerging risks | Growth Opportunities | APAC Insurance

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Emerging risks | Growth opportunities | APAC insurance

Thursday, 1 January 2026
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People moves
Marsh Asia names Tonya Williamson as affinity leader for Asia
Howden names Blossom Lim as senior director, M&A Asia
James Harmer returns to Aon as Head of Global and Corporate in Australia
WTW's James Baum added to National Insurance Brokers Association's board of directors
Latitude Brokers names Angie Siu as divisional director of broking, operations, and claims
Aon names Ben Jones as Asia-Pacific COO
Marsh names I-Tung Chan as risk engineer for renewables in Asia
Gallagher Re Chairman Paddy Jago to retire in 2026 after 50-year career
Howden taps Alaric Lee as Chief Commercial Officer for Asia
Lockton appoints Harssh Chhaajer as power and energy growth leader for Asia, forms regional steering committee
Marsh Asia president Addington-Smith named UK CEO as David Jacob takes on expanded Asia role
Aon names Jason Disborough as Chief Commercial Officer, Pacific
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Editor's choice
Howden acquires CorpSure Cairns to expand presence in Far North Queensland
Aon names Ben Jones as Asia-Pacific COO
Guy Carpenter wins Singapore High Court case against ex-staff, LK Re over Samsung Fire & Marine business
AUB Group ends takeover talks with EQT and CVC as suitors walk from A$5.25bn offer
Lockton appoints Harssh Chhaajer as power and energy growth leader for Asia, forms regional steering committee
Marsh Asia president Addington-Smith named UK CEO as David Jacob takes on expanded Asia role
Steadfast CEO to return following conclusion of external investigation
Cornerstone Risk acquires MRC Insurance, launches Corporate & Specialty Division
New India Assurance, Howden, SEEDS launch parametric insurance pilot for cyclone-exposed coastal communities
EQT brings in CVC as partner in AUB Group takeover bid
Willis launches Data Centre Practice in Asia, appoints Lay See Ong as Practice Leader
AUB extends EQT exclusive due diligence period by two weeks amid takeover negotiations
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Key topics

Broker M&A
Howden acquires CorpSure Cairns to expand presence in Far North Queensland
Howden names Blossom Lim as senior director, M&A Asia
Blackstone weighs potential A$7bn bid for Steadfast – reports
AUB Group ends takeover talks with EQT and CVC as suitors walk from A$5.25bn offer
Cornerstone Risk acquires MRC Insurance, launches Corporate & Specialty Division
EQT brings in CVC as partner in AUB Group takeover bid
AUB extends EQT exclusive due diligence period by two weeks amid takeover negotiations
Marsh Japan finalises acquisition of Mitsubishi Electric’s insurance agency arm
EQT bids A$5.25bn to acquire Australia’s AUB Group
Blackstone takes majority stake in Ace Insurance Brokers
Howden acquires Omni to expand New Zealand presence
KKR acquires Japanese insurance distributor Hoken Minaoshi Hompo Group

Strategy
Howden to begin operating in Fiji from Jan 2026
Blackstone weighs potential A$7bn bid for Steadfast – reports
AUB Group ends takeover talks with EQT and CVC as suitors walk from A$5.25bn offer
Gallagher Re Chairman Paddy Jago to retire in 2026 after 50-year career
Howden taps Alaric Lee as Chief Commercial Officer for Asia
Marsh Asia president Addington-Smith named UK CEO as David Jacob takes on expanded Asia role
SCOR, Howden, and Charles Taylor launch disability inclusion work placement in Singapore insurance sector
Aon introduces AI-enabled Claims Copilot for global claims management
Zurich rolls out new omnichannel sales and servicing platform in Asia Pacific
EQT brings in CVC as partner in AUB Group takeover bid
Willis launches Data Centre Practice in Asia, appoints Lay See Ong as Practice Leader
AUB extends EQT exclusive due diligence period by two weeks amid takeover negotiations