Nica Hanopol

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Megaquake risk in Nankai Trough, Tokyo weighs on Japanese non-life and life insurer ratings

November 21 2025

S&P Global Ratings warns that earthquake claims could far exceed those seen after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.

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AM Best shifts delegated underwriting segment outlook to stable amid moderating growth

November 19 2025

Growing reliance on reinsurance and stricter market oversight means DUAE segment's expansion is likely to be "more measured."

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Four Envest-backed MGAs look to consolidate in early 2026

November 19 2025

The new entity would combine Blue Zebra Insurance, Point Insurance, St. George Underwriting Agency, and AllState Underwriting brands.

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Markel launches global construction and engineering practice

November 19 2025

The new unit will offer Construction All Risks and Erection All Risks cover to clients worldwide, with limits up to US$50m.

Sedgwick names Phil van Zyl as interim CEO and Simon Kay as COO in Australia

November 18 2025

Loss adjuster’s leadership changes follow chief exec Diego Ascani’s decision to leave the business and transition into retirement.

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Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance to buy 18% stake in Barings

November 18 2025

Japanese insurer has agreed a US$1.44bn deal to acquire a stake in US asset manager, aiming to diversify its investment income and boost capital efficiency as part of broader global expansion plans.

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Taiwan to introduce mandatory dairy cattle insurance from 1 January 2026

November 17 2025

Farmers whose insured cattle are culled may receive NT$30,000 as compensation for the first cow, and NT$17,000 for each additional animal.

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Liberty Insurance launches surety business in India

November 16 2025

The move comes as India boosts its infrastructure spending.

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Manulife commits US$250m to Longevity Institute, targeting ageing population needs

November 14 2025

The Longevity Institute will back research, advocacy, and community work to address health and financial challenges linked to ageing populations.

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Korean regulators and insurance association sign MOU to tackle rising motor insurance fraud

November 14 2025

The collaboration aims to share information and improve detection using traffic accident reconstruction programmes and CCTV footage analysis.

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