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Thursday, October 22, 2026
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Gloria Methri Regional Correspondent
Gloria Methri is a Regional Correspondent at (Re)in Asia, tracking the regulation and risk stories moving Asia Pacific insurance. Areas of specialty include Indian insurance regulation, natural catastrophe losses across China and Australia, and marine and war risk markets.
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Joanne (Jeongyeon) Shim to Talbot this week as an underwriter in our Crisis Management team in Singapore.
Talbot Underwriting adds Joanne Shim to Singapore crisis management team
October 22 2026
She moves from Korea's LK Insurance Services with nearly five years of broking experience.
Bupa announces key APAC leadership appointments
Bupa names Angelo Loizou as APAC CFO, Josh Byers to lead New Zealand
October 22 2026
The appointments take effect from 1 January 2027 and form part of Bupa's long-term growth strategy across Asia Pacific.
Hanwha Life logo on the exterior of a modern office building.
Hanwha Life plans US$604m subordinated bond issuance
October 22 2026
The capital raise comes amid potential capital pressures from the Acuon Capital acquisition and upcoming subordinated debt redemptions.
the promotion of Corey Macri to Liability Team Manager and Michael Kennedy to Senior Liability Underwriter.
Pen Underwriting promotes Corey Macri, Michael Kennedy to senior liability roles
October 21 2026
Macri has been elevated to liability team manager while Kennedy takes on the role of senior liability underwriter.
A rocket launches from a sea platform, surrounded by towering clouds of smoke and flames.
Hong Kong's ambitions in China's NewSpace market face capacity, expertise headwinds 
October 21 2026
With international markets still central to space risk placements, the city needs to bridge the gap by building specialist capabilities.
Crowds of pedestrians cross a wide city intersection in bright sunlight, casting long shadows.
Sony Life suspends 50 employees amid fraud investigation — report
October 20 2026
The number of sales personnel facing action is likely to rise as the insurer reviews its 2.8m customer contracts over fraud complaints.
Credit and Political Risk is a global business and Australia is the latest place we're building our presence
SRG adds Simon McMahon to credit & political risk team in Australia
October 19 2026
He joins from Aon with more than 20 years of banking and insurance experience.
Mumbai’s ornate Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus stands behind traffic on a busy city road.
Indian banks weigh higher sales volumes to offset proposed insurance commission caps — report
October 19 2026
Central Bank of India expects bancassurance fees to fall 33%, while Canara Bank estimates a ₹1.5bn (US$16m) hit to fee income.
Prudential Financial's Holding Co. Outlook Revise | S&P Global Ratings
S&P cuts Prudential Financial outlook to negative on Japan recovery risks
October 19 2026
The insurer's Japanese unit faces pressure as it works to restore sales, retain high-performing advisors and regain market position.
We are pleased to welcome Chandraprakash Jain who has joined us, Generali Central Insurance as Chief Financial Officer – Designate.
Generali Central Insurance names Chandraprakash Jain CFO-designate
October 17 2026
The hire adds to a string of senior appointments as Generali looks to expand its presence in India.
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Banner for 22nd SIRC: 'Capacity to Capability'—Building resilience through innovation; futuristic city skyline with a glowing highway; Nov 1–5, 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre.