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Newline Australia promotes Bec Smith to senior underwriter in professional indemnity team

April 22 2026

She first joined the company in 2024 as an underwriter.

XS Global Asia Pacific taps Mark O’Brien to lead Asia treaty portfolio growth

April 22 2026

The appointment follows the MGA’s recent launch of its Hong Kong unit and a series of regional hires, with O’Brien to be based in London.

MS Amlin launches sub-syndicate s1673 to expand underwriting capacity and support growth

April 21 2026

The vehicle will support business from the firm’s Portfolio Solutions team, which targets opportunities from its MS&AD network and Lloyd’s initiatives.

Newline announces underwriting promotions within Asia team

April 20 2026

Cayden Lim moves up to underwriter for liability, while both Songju Lee and Jayrius Lai are now underwriters for financial lines.

Agile announces underwriting leadership promotions in Australia, New Zealand

April 17 2026

Mark Hunt becomes group chief underwriting officer covering Australia, New Zealand, and London, while Mike Dalton, current group head of aviation, takes on an additional role as head of underwriting for...

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Strong rebound ahead for Lloyd’s legacy market amid tightened capital discipline — Aon

April 17 2026

Softer conditions, strong M&A activity, and improved market infrastructure should drive renewed deal momentum following a 2024-2025 slowdown, according to the broker.