Vipal Durge – (Re)in Asia

Vipal Durge Features Editor

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.

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China’s insurance sector posts 6.2% premium growth in Q1 2026

April 29 2026

Life insurers and foreign-funded players outperformed the broader market during the quarter, while property insurers recorded 2.9% growth.

HDFC ERGO elevates Samir Shah to Deputy Managing Director

April 28 2026

Shah brings 19 years of general insurance experience, with a track record in strengthening financial governance across the organisation.

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Zurich’s ClearView acquisition enters ACCC Phase I probe

April 28 2026

The Australian regulator has sought views from market participants on potential impact of Zurich-ClearView, ahead of the 4 June 2026 decision deadline.

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Kuwait Re begins operations from India's GIFT City

April 27 2026

Kuwait Re has joined a growing group of global reinsurers operating from GIFT City.

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Acko prepares for 2027 IPO with US$2bn–US$2.5bn valuation target — report

April 27 2026

The digital insurer has appointed three banks and plans to file draft papers through a confidential route in H2 2026, sources said.

Ageas explores acquisitions to expand India presence — report

April 27 2026

Ageas is assessing inorganic growth opportunities and new distribution partnerships in India, while ruling out a public listing to raise capital.

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Hong Kong insurance premiums surge nearly 30% in 2025, led by life business

April 24 2026

Underwriting results in Hong Kong’s general insurance sector were mixed in 2025, with property underwriting profit falling sharply due to claims from the Wang Fuk Court fire.