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Friday, October 2, 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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South Korean insurers' solvency ratios edges lower in Q2
South Korean insurers' solvency ratios edge lower in Q2
September 17 2026
The industry's K-ICS ratio eased to 215.2% after transitional measures, as higher available capital was offset by a rise in equity risk charges.
Asia's space growth outpaces local capacity as insurers rebuild after heavy losses
Asia's space growth outpaces local capacity as insurers rebuild after heavy losses
September 16 2026
Asia's commercial space sector is expanding faster than local insurance capacity, leaving operators reliant on overseas reinsurers as orbital congestion emerges as a new underwriting risk.
Philippines orders Western Guaranty to expedite claims after MV June Aster ferry fire kills 76
Philippines orders Western Guaranty to expedite claims after MV June Aster ferry fire kills 76
September 15 2026
The cause of the MV June Aster fire remains under investigation, with survivor accounts pointing to a possible onboard explosion.
We are pleased to welcome Ms. Tanasta Dhadasih as Assistant Vice President, Business Development - Specialty Reinsurance at TQR Public Company Limited, effective 14 September 2026.
TQR adds Tanasta Dhadasih to specialty reinsurance team as assistant VP,  business development
September 14 2026
She brings 14 years of industry experience to the broker, with expertise in financial lines.
Appointment of Hiroaki Wakamatsu as a Business Development & Credit Insurance Specialist in our Japan office.
Miller hires Hiroaki Wakamatsu as business development and credit insurance specialist in Japan
September 14 2026
He joins from Coface, bringing extensive experience in trade credit and surety in Japan.
Labuan Re taps Chan Swee Chee to lead underwriting
Labuan Re taps Chan Swee Chee to lead underwriting
September 14 2026
A 28-year industry veteran, he brings extensive expertise in treaty and facultative reinsurance across Asia and the Middle East.
Russia pitches BRICS-wide insurance mechanism to counter Western sanctions
Putin proposes BRICS reinsurance mechanism at India summit
September 14 2026
The proposal comes as Western sanctions continue to restrict insurance for Russian crude shipments and other energy-related risks.
South Korea to require insurers to disclose actuarial assumption reports under IFRS17
South Korea to require insurers to disclose actuarial assumption reports under IFRS 17
September 14 2026
The authorities are also expanding oversight of insurers' sales outsourcing to general agencies and interest-rate risk management.
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Fire kills 25 on London P&I-entered bulker Ocean Melody at Qingdao yard
September 12 2026
Chinese authorities have not disclosed what started the blaze, which broke out during repair work at a CSSC-controlled yard.
Maybank gains full ownership of Etiqa after US$1.2bn Ageas buyout
Maybank gains full ownership of Etiqa after US$1.2bn Ageas buyout
September 11 2026
The deal will enable the bank to expand regional wealth propositions and deliver integrated and personalised solutions.
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