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Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Paul Gardner has been appointed to the role of Underwriting Manager – Political Risk, Credit and Bond (PRCB) for AXA XL in Asia.
AXA XL appoints Paul Gardner as underwriting manager for political risk, credit and bond in Asia 
October 6 2026
He brings over 35 years of experience in structured finance and cross border solutions.
Andrew Whitlock, head of casualty at Arch Insurance, pictured over Sydney skyline with the Arch Insurance logo.
Arch Insurance Australia promotes Andrew Whitlock to head of casualty
October 6 2026
He moves up from Northern Region casualty underwriting manager, a post he took in January after leaving Chubb.
Marina Bay Sands and the ArtScience Museum illuminated beside Singapore’s waterfront at dusk.
MAS considers adding insurance policies to investment list for single-family offices
October 6 2026
The move would expand the range of tax-efficient investment options available to family offices operating from Singapore.
Busy Indian street with auto-rickshaws, a cycle rickshaw, scooters, pedestrians and market signs.
India's GI Council weighs proposal for 10% mandatory co-payment on retail health policies — report
October 6 2026
The industry proposal aims to curb medical inflation and overbilling, while offering lower premiums.
Nighttime cityscape with high-rise buildings, illuminated highways and heavy traffic.
Survey finds 70% of insurance buyers support IRDAI’s proposed commission caps
October 5 2026
While brokers have warned of unintended consequences, most consumers favour commission disclosure and limits aimed at curbing mis-selling.
Busy Malaysian city street filled with cars, taxis and motorcycles.
Malaysia’s reported motor insurance fraud cases more than doubled in 2025
October 5 2026
As industry bodies warn that surging motor insurance fraud could result in higher premiums, consumer advocates are demanding stronger scrutiny of claims data.
Surreal storm cloud over a coastal city with a hanging tag reading “YES 65¢, NO 35¢, tomorrow priced today.
APAC insurers take 'wait and watch' approach to prediction markets
October 5 2026
Insurers see prediction markets as a source of data and a possible hedging tool rather than a rival, but regulation, settlement and data integrity remain obstacles in APAC.
Busy Mumbai intersection with historic Gothic buildings, dense traffic, trees and high-rises in the background.
IRDAI's proposed commission caps draw sharp pushback from brokers
October 5 2026
“Judge us on outcomes, not margins,” one broker says, as intermediaries argue the regulator's draft rules could hurt policyholders and cost jobs.
China Pacific Insurance Co. (H.K.) Ltd. 'A-' Ratings Affirmed
CPIC HK's liquidity improves on cut in high-risk assets as S&P affirms ratings
October 5 2026
A pivot towards investment-grade bonds leaves the P/C insurer better placed to settle claims as its business grows faster over the next 12 months.
China pushes wider domestic trade credit insurance coverage
China bats for wider domestic trade credit insurance coverage
October 5 2026
Insurers are encouraged to use co-insurance to meet large credit exposures in semiconductors, computing power and new-energy vehicles.
Gallagher acquires New Zealand broker Albany Insurance
Gallagher acquires New Zealand broker Albany Insurance
October 5 2026
The acquisition extends Gallagher's retail broking footprint in New Zealand and follows a similar deal in Australia earlier this year.
Fitch Affirms Yingda's IFS at 'A'; Outlook Stable
Flood losses and higher catastrophe retention lift Yingda Taihe's capital needs as Fitch affirms 'A'
October 2 2026
The State Grid-owned insurer's solvency ratio was 275% at the end of H1 2026, unchanged from the end of 2025, while disciplined risk selection kept its combined ratio at 93% in 2025.
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