Vipal Durge is Features Editor at (Re)in Asia, covering the deals and corporate strategy reshaping Asia Pacific insurance. Areas of specialty include M&A and market consolidation, insurer results and underwriting performance, and regulatory decisions across Australia, Japan, India and Southeast Asia.
The headwinds are set to pressure Suncorp's premium growth in H1 2027, with the insurer expecting a stronger second-half performance to offset part of the impact.
Following multiple Greensill-related settlements this year, the White Oak agreement closes IAG's final outstanding case, involving claims of approximately A$170m (US$119.5m) excluding interest.
The acquisition bolsters Halliwell's ability to support clients across the property-risk lifecycle, from loss assessment and remediation to project delivery and dispute resolution.
Falling primary and reinsurance rates in 2026 are adding pressure after APAC non-life premium growth slowed to 5.1% in 2025, pushing more insurers to seek growth overseas, Gallagher Re said.
The regulator said Anatoly's promoter failed to disclose his links to a corporate agent whose licence renewal was refused in 2025 over false declarations and net-worth violations.
