Leo Laparan II – (Re)in Asia

Leo Laparan II

Gallagher Re names Minesh Jani as CEO for India

February 5 2026

He will begin his new role in June 2026, moving from Howden Insurance Brokers' DIFC branch, where he is currently managing director.

Zurich appoints Melissa Starfield as head of strategic broker management for ANZ general insurance

February 3 2026

She has been with the company since 2024, most recently serving as head of AR.

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Etiqa’s underwriting, pricing discipline offsets motor, fire liberalisation risk — AM Best

February 3 2026

The affirmed Excellent ratings and stable outlook also factor in the neutral impact from the company’s ultimate majority owner, Malayan Banking Berhad (Maybank group).

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Hong Kong life insurance premiums to top HK$702bn by 2030 on ageing, cross-border demand — GlobalData

February 2 2026

Premium expansion, demographic shifts, and enhanced bancassurance channels are seen to boost the sector and support sustained growth in protection, retirement, and high-net-worth client solutions in the...

Yebyeol General Insurance, Non-Life Insurance

KDIC clears 3 preliminary bidders for Yebyeol Non-Life bridge insurer

January 30 2026

Hana Financial Group, Korea Investment Holdings, and JC Flowers & Co. have been selected and will now have until 30 March to submit final bids.

Zurich Malaysia, Kenanga Group partner to embed insurance, takaful in wealth planning

January 30 2026

The agreement will see Zurich Malaysia’s insurance and takaful solutions offered through Kenanga Group’s advisory and digital channels.

Capital surplus pushes reinsurance prices down at January 2026 renewals — Moody’s

January 29 2026

Asia registered pricing declines of 10% to 20% for loss-free accounts across the region.

TasInsure would burden taxpayers without fixing costs, ICA-backed analysis warns

January 29 2026

Report says government-backed insurer's operating costs would ultimately force taxpayer-funded capital injections to keep the insurer solvent.

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VIG Re to open Singapore office, appoints Marc Haushofer in new role to lead Asia-Pacific expansion

January 28 2026

He first joined the reinsurer in May 2025 and has now been appointed to the newly created role of APAC managing director.

Singapore property insurance premiums to exceed S$1.6bn in 2030 on value resiliency, ongoing developments — GlobalData

January 28 2026

Digital distribution, rental-platform embedded insurance, faster claims payouts, and rising fire incidents heighten risk awareness, favouring tech-enabled, climate-resilient insurers through 2026–2030...