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Saturday, September 12, 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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IRDAI logo with a city and river backdrop, and a circular portrait of a smiling Indian woman in the foreground
Girija Subramanian joins IRDAI as whole-time member
August 12 2026
With over 37 years of industry experience, former New India Assurance CMD Subramanian will oversee the distribution segment at the regulator.
GIFT City skyline with SEBI building, Mumbai, India, during daytime.
MS First Capital kicks off reinsurance operations from GIFT City
August 11 2026
The move aligns with MS&AD’s international strategy to pursue growth opportunities across Asia.
Jeremy Young of Manulife leads international brokerage and HNW distribution in Hong Kong.
Manulife taps Jeremy Young to lead international brokerage and global HNW distribution
August 11 2026
He will lead the insurer's push to reach HNW individuals across Asia, the Middle East and other international markets.
Akihisa Hirata, new leader of Japan construction business at Howden, in front of construction site.
Howden taps Akihisa Hirata to lead Japan construction business
August 11 2026
The industry veteran has previously served Tokio Marine Group for over three decades.
Dave Wong, property underwriter for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan at Sompo, in front of Hong Kong's城市.
Sompo names Dave Wong property underwriter for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan
August 11 2026
He brings a decade of GI experience to the role.
The cargo ship Mayuree Naree from Bangkok with smoke rising from the engine room.
Precious Shipping receives US$10.98m war risk payout for Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree
August 11 2026
The vessel remains grounded off Iran, with war insurers exploring an as-is, where-is sale.
QBE Australia Pacific board with Melanie Willis, John Smith, and Sarah Johnson.
QBE appoints Melanie Willis to Group Board; Curran to chair Australia Pacific
August 10 2026
The appointments are part of QBE's ongoing board renewal programme and come ahead of the planned retirement of Australia Pacific CEO Sue Houghton.
Karen Tan, Swiss Re's chief underwriter for life & health, in front of Singapore skyline.
Swiss Re names Karen Tan chief underwriter for L&H Re
August 10 2026
The Singapore-based executive has held several senior positions, including head of life and health products, Asia and chief risk officer for Asia Pacific.
KDB Life building in Seoul, South Korea, with company name in Korean and English.
KDB Life draws final bids from Hanwha Life, Heungkuk Life and Korea Investment — report
August 10 2026
Samsung Life and Kyobo Life have reportedly dropped out of the final round despite preliminary interest.
City skyline with rising stock market graphs, related to Fortegra's ratings upgrade.
AM Best upgrades Fortegra’s ratings after acquisition by South Korea’s DB Insurance
August 10 2026
The agency noted Fortegra's strengthened strategic position since being acquired by a higher-rated insurer
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