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GIFT City Q1 GWP doubles to US$419m on life and fire reinsurance surge

Steadfast inks A$7.7bn takeover deal with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium

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Dubais IFC lures Chinese Indian reinsurers and brokers

GIFT City Q1 premiums rise almost tenfold to US$419m

Reinsurance continued to dominate business though gains were offset by declines in health, personal accident and motor.

Steadfast inks A$7.7bn takeover deal with Amwins-Dragoneer-KKR consortium

The parties aim to complete the A$7.7bn transaction by December, subject to shareholder, court and regulatory approvals.

Hormuz war-risk rates climb again after brief easing in June

Renewed strikes on vessels have lifted Hormuz war-risk rates to around 2% to 4% of hull value, though they remain below March's highs.

Statutory floor, compliance mindset leave Korean firms underinsured on cyber risks

Voluntary premiums are climbing fast, yet many firms still carry too little cover for their real exposure.

Australia’s Steadfast gets A$7.7bn takeover offer from Amwins, Dragoneer

Joint bid values Steadfast at A$7.7bn (approx. US$5.41bn), with an eight-week due diligence period underway.

GIFT City insurance GWP doubles in FY2026 as reinsurers expand fourfold

Health and personal accident drove premium growth, as (re)insurers overtook intermediaries as the main source of premiums transacted in the hub.

Marsh to acquire ENEOS insurance units in Japan

The broker will acquire ENEOS Insurance Service and ENEOS Material Trading from the Japanese energy group, with closing expected in Q3 2026.

India’s cyber insurance demand grows as DPDP Act reshapes underwriting focus

Brokers report growing interest in cyber insurance following the introduction of the DPDP Act, as buyers reassess limits, coverage and compliance exposure.

Overseas placements in Australia's intermediated market slide 15% in H2 as property, liability demand cools

Overall intermediated premiums still rose, but UFI placements weakened and inactive intermediaries edged higher.

Talent crunch intensifies as Asia’s transactional risk market matures

Strong deal flow potential is drawing more interest, but rising claims and softer pricing could pressure profitability.

Howden Re targets India’s next wave of growth with infrastructure, cyber and structured reinsurance

Reinsurance broker plans to deepen its engineering and specialty lines, expand structured solutions, and launch an industry-first life product in India.

Nat cat solutions evolve as insurers build the next phase of climate resilience in APAC

Insurers in Asia-Pacific are increasing their use of risk-mitigation incentives and advanced analytics as natural catastrophe losses rise across the region.

Australia, New Zealand are lands of opportunity: Howden Re

Howden Re’s new managing director, John Philipsz, on why Australia and New Zealand need more reinsurance solutions.

Miller targets maturation of Japan, South Korea operations

Regional Chief Exec looks to build both markets to align with Singapore’s product line.

South Korea, Thailand, India on Gallagher Re's radar for regional growth

Broker's head of APAC looks to build on momentum in Asia-Pacific following acquisitions in China and Australia earlier this year.

Australia’s intermediated GI market posts 17% rise in UFI placements in H1 2025

Premiums placed by intermediaries rose to A$21.5bn in the first half, led by a rise in unauthorised foreign insurers, though APRA-authorised carriers continue to hold the lion’s share of premiums.

Global brokers maintain appetite for APAC acquisitions despite slower insurance M&A activity in 2024

Rising sophistication, abundance of targets means region remains an attractive proposition for diversification and growth.

Australia sees record number of GI intermediaries in H2 2024, reversing five-year trend

Number of intermediaries placing business reverses five-year downward trend and surpasses 2019 peak.

Miller launches in Korea, targeting marine, energy, and entertainment sectors

Having just received its onshore licence, Miller's Head of South Korea and Head of Asia speak to (Re)in Asia about the broker's ambitious plans for the country.

Dubai’s IFC woos Chinese, Indian (re)insurers and brokers

As the financial hub turns 20, its ambitions remain as strong as ever.