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Friday, October 23, 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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HDI Global hires senior property, marine and distribution talent in Hong Kong
September 21 2026
The German insurer has tapped senior talent from AIG, Allianz and Vivace Insurance Partners to support its North Asia expansion strategy.
CBI books Reliance Capital, Anil Ambani over alleged US$280m LIC investment fraud
LIC alleges US$280m loss in Reliance Capital debenture investment case
September 21 2026
Between 2012 and 2018, LIC invested ₹39bn (US$407m) in Reliance Capital bonds that it now alleges were secured through misrepresentation.
Lloyd's delivers strong underwriting performance for third straight year in 2025 – AM Best
Lloyd's extends strong underwriting streak into 2025 – AM Best
September 21 2026
Pre-tax profit rose to £10.6bn (US$14.2bn), but pricing competition is likely to push the market's combined ratio higher in 2026.
Appointment of Puneet Kumaras as the location Head for India's Global Capability Centre (GCC)
Swiss Re taps Puneet Kumar to lead global capability centre in India
September 19 2026
He takes on the new role alongside his current responsibilities as head of central operations for APAC.
Capacity floods Asian fac market, with some placements 200% oversubscribed – Willis
Capacity floods Asian fac market, with some placements 200% oversubscribed – Willis
September 18 2026
Natural catastrophe risk still drives demand across the region, but Willis warns a bad catastrophe season could wipe out reserves and turn the cycle.
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.
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