Editorial team – (Re)in Asia

Editorial team

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SEADRIF, PCRIC, global peers secure US$5.3m grant grant to boost joint climate resilience efforts

April 16 2025

Grant agreement looks to strengthen global collaboration among regional risk pools, enhance technical capacity, and improve access to risk capital.

Meiji Yasuda Life profit up 8% on yen drop, lower claims: Fitch

April 16 2025

The rating agency expects the insurer “to continue its strong recovery and return to pre-pandemic levels.”

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Climate risks push 650,000 Australian properties toward uninsurability in 2025, report warns

April 16 2025

Climate Council and Climate Valuation report that 4.4% of the country's housing stock is high risk, posing a threat to long-term insurability.

Tariff volatility casts credit shadow over insurers: AM Best

April 16 2025

AM Best highlights potential inflationary pressures and increased claim costs for insurers amid ongoing tariff disputes.

HSBC Life Hong Kong appoints new COO and CDO

April 15 2025

Anita Menon (left) promoted to Chief Operating Officer and Angela Chan (right) elevated to Chief Distribution Officer.

Sun Life extends active lifestyle initiative for marginalised youth in Asia

April 15 2025

Sun Life boosts investment for the “Hoops + Health” programme to combat the risk of diabetes among young people in six Asian countries.

Vietnam general insurance market set to reach US$3.9bn by 2029: GlobalData

April 15 2025

The firm forecasts a 7% CAGR for Vietnam’s general insurance sector, driven by health, property and EV cover.

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Australia extends consultation on insurer–repairer motor conduct code

April 15 2025

The Motor Vehicle Insurance and Repair Industry Code of Conduct Administration Committee extended the public consultation period by eight weeks to 23 June 2025.

Arundo Re looks to growth in Indian sub-continent with appointment of Kshitij Chirimar

April 15 2025

Chirimar joins the business as Senior Underwriter for the region.

Moody's upgrades Peak Re's outlook to positive on reduced contagion risk from Fosun

April 15 2025

Reinsurer's ratings affirmed, with Moody's spotlighting prudent underwriting, strong capital practices, and reduced risk from its majority shareholder.