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Steadfast's UAA Secures 10-Year capacity renewal with QBE

May 2 2025

Underwriting Agencies of Australia has renewed its agreement with QBE, ensuring ongoing capacity for its mobile plant and equipment insurance operations across ANZ.

Japan’s top life insurers to cut JGB holdings by US$9.1bn in FY2025: Report

May 2 2025

Japanese life insurers are adjusting investment strategies amid rising yields and new capital regulations.

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New leadership appointments at MSIG Asia aim to enhance digital capabilities, strengthen broker business

May 2 2025

Singapore-based Adrian Hill, Pearline Soh, and Enny Halim promoted to new roles at the business.

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Berkley announces new appointments in Hong Kong underwriting team

May 2 2025

Anita Lee joins as Commercial Lines Underwriter, while Derek Sin has been promoted to Financial Lines Senior Underwriter.

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Ellick Tsui appointed Chair of Hong Kong Federation of Insurers for 2025-26; Sally Wan Deputy Chair

May 2 2025

Ping An's Kelvin Cheung appointed GI Council Chair, while Manulife's Patrick Graham will serve as Life Insurance Council Chair.

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Global trade and geopolitical risks 'manageable' for Taiwan's P&C insurers says S&P

May 2 2025

The sector saw underwriting profits stabilise in 2024, with combined ratios returning to pre-pandemic norms.

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New Zealand general insurers record GWP growth and strong underwriting recovery in 2024: ICNZ

May 1 2025

NZ's insurance sector rebounds following Cyclone Gabrielle and Auckland floods

South Korea's Hanwha General Insurance increases stake in Carrot to 98.3%

May 1 2025

Hanwha increases its stake in the digital non-life insurer from 88.3% with KRW 205.6bn (US$144.43m) share acquisition.

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Howden Re promotes Cynthia Cui to Head of Asia Pacific Facultative Reinsurance

May 1 2025

Cui has been with Howden for over a decade.

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Insurance Brokers Association of India launches chapter in GIFT City

May 1 2025

The move aims to expand the association's global insurance market presence.

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