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Saturday, October 24, 2026

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Specialist Risk Group acquires Superian Insurance to strengthen presence in APAC, Middle East
July 1 2026
The deal strengthens SRG’s position in specialty risk distribution, particularly across healthcare and liability lines.
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Returning Asian and London capacity adds to ANZ reinsurance oversupply at 1.7 — Gallagher Re
July 1 2026
Cat rates on loss-free programmes fell 12.5% to 17.5% in Australia and New Zealand, with pro rata ceding commissions rising by up to 5%.
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Australian broker code body refers two firms to ASIC over strata insurance conflict concerns
July 1 2026
The review examined seven brokers that collectively operate with 1,088 representatives in strata management.
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VIG Re gets green light for Singapore base
July 1 2026
Swiss Re veteran Wilfrid Goh will lead the office as the reinsurer pushes deeper into Asia under its VIGRe28 strategy.
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Japan's Aflac Life confirms data breach exposing information of 4.38m customers
July 1 2026
The insurer has suspended affected online services and alerted authorities after unauthorised access continued over a 10-day period.
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New GIAJ chairman Ishikawa emphasises reform execution amid rising risks
July 1 2026
The leadership transition comes as cyber, climate and inflation risks test Japanese insurers’ operating models.
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Howden targets off-contract healthcare gap with new cover for seafarers and families
July 1 2026
The product offers hospitalisation cover as a base product and is designed for shipping companies to purchase on behalf of seafarers.
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Regulatory scrutiny, shareholder objections delay Woori's Tongyang Life delisting plan — report
June 30 2026
Regulatory scrutiny and minority shareholder opposition are raising questions over valuation and deal fairness.
Four professionals pose together holding a large ceremonial check announcing a collaboration between Chubb Singapore and AIA Singapore in front of a CHUBB/AIA branded backdrop.
Chubb, AIA Singapore partner to expand access to general insurance offering
June 30 2026
The move combines AIA's distribution network with Chubb's underwriting expertise and product portfolio in the country.
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Igloo expands Thailand push with Eazy Digital acquisition
June 30 2026
The acquisition is the insurtech's second in Thailand, following a joint venture with JMT network Services in 2025.
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ANZ cedents secure up to 15% rate cuts at 1.7 — Howden Re
June 30 2026
Ample capacity and reinsurer appetite enabled buyers to secure improved pricing and programme structures at July renewals.
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APAC property catastrophe rates fall 19% at 1/7 renewals as capacity stays ample — Guy Carpenter
June 30 2026
Cedents are diversifying panels and turning to catastrophe bonds, parametric covers and sidecars as soft conditions hand them the upper hand.
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Banner for 22nd SIRC: 'Capacity to Capability'—Building resilience through innovation; futuristic city skyline with a glowing highway; Nov 1–5, 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre.