Jessica Li – (Re)in Asia

Jessica Li Junior Reporter

Jessica Li is a Reporter at (Re)in Asia, following the appointments, ratings and deals shaping the region's insurers. Areas of specialty include senior people moves, insurer ratings actions, and M&A across marine, financial and reinsurance lines in markets including Vietnam, Hong Kong, Korea and India.

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Zurich Australia, Honey launch new pet insurance product

March 4 2026

The new policy will be sold under the Virgin Money brand through BOQ Group channels.

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Zurich seals US$10.9bn bid to buy Beazley

March 3 2026

Following a series of failed bids, Zurich has now agreed terms to create a specialty insurance business with about US$15bn in annual gross written premiums.

NFRA: China to mandate liability insurance for unmanned aerial vehicles by 2027

March 2 2026

Regulators will also require a basic framework for low-altitude aviation insurance to be established by 2030.

BHSI names Marcus Portbury as regional president, Asia Middle East, succeeding Marc Breuil

March 2 2026

Portbury also named chief exec of Hong Kong, as Breuil retires from BHSI and the insurance industry.

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Marine insurers to raise war risk rates by up to 50% following US-Israel strikes on Iran — report

March 2 2026

Brokers say war risk insurers are issuing cancellation notices and preparing to hike rates for vessels in the Gulf region.

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AM Best revises ICICI Lombard outlook to positive on stronger balance sheet expectations

March 2 2026

ICICI Lombard also retained its B++ (Good) Financial Strength Rating and “bbb+” Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating.

AXA posts record earnings in 2025 as Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM growth outpaces other regions

March 2 2026

Insurer posted underlying earnings of €8.4bn group‑wide, with P&C and L&H both reporting 13% growth for the Asia, Africa & EME-LATAM region.

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Global Starr insurance units, including Asia, China, and Singapore entities, get outlook upgrade from AM Best

February 27 2026

AM Best said the revision reflects stronger underwriting results and lower expenses across Starr’s global operations.

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Gallagher Re names Roshan Perera as head of APAC, Richard Jones as chairman

February 26 2026

They succeed Mark O’Brien and Mark Morley.

WTW promotes Han Wei Fong to Singapore country leader

February 26 2026

Fong will continue to lead WTW’s Health & Benefits practice in Singapore alongside his new role.