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HDI Global puts Southeast Asia, specialty lines at centre of new four-year plan

February 18 2026

The German insurer has plans to sharpen its global footprint, targeting the US, Southeast Asia and the Middle East for growth.

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GIC Re sees COR improve as underwriting losses narrow in Q3

February 9 2026

The state-owned reinsurer’s combined ratio improved to 105.3% in the December 2025 quarter, from 107.83% a year earlier.

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The Lane Re launches in Australia

September 30 2025

Reinsurance MGA covers facultative reinsurance protection in Australia and New Zealand.

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AM Best revises Malayan Insurance's outlook to negative citing underwriting pressure from nat cat risks

August 25 2025

AM Best affirmed Malayan's ratings due to its strong balance sheet and investment portfolio, but warned of volatile underwriting results.

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Suncorp's profits jump 52.3% on strategic divestments, GWP rises 6.3% in FY25

August 14 2025

Suncorp's sale of Suncorp Bank and New Zealand Life were seen as significant drivers behind its profit surge for FY25.

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Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and affiliates' ratings affirmed with strategic initiatives expected to boost underwriting

June 7 2024

Ratings for Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance and US operating companies; Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance; and Aioi Nissay Dowa Insurance (China) all affirmed with a stable outlook.

Samuel Bye returns to AXA XL as Head of Cyber for Asia and the Middle East

June 4 2024

Bye returns to the global (re)insurer having spent nearly a year at Tokio Marine Kiln.

India's GI market surge to be propelled by consumer awareness and regulatory reforms, says GlobalData

May 14 2024

10% annual growth to 2028 expected to be fueled by health, motor, and property segments, as well as initiatives like Bima Sugam.

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Lockton Korea aiming to double sales by 2028 says CEO

May 10 2024

CEO Ben Son says business plans to double sales organically through focus on commercial risks including property, liability, and technology.

Taiwan's government allocates US$878m for Hualein earthquake recovery efforts

May 3 2024

NT$28.55bn (US$878m) allocated with a focus on public infrastructure, private homes, and economic revitalisation.

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