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AIG Japan names Koki Umeda vice chairman

July 1 2026

He succeeds Hirofumi Shimoyama, who will move into the role of senior advisor.

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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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Global cyber protection gap to quadruple by 2030 as climate, longevity risks mount

July 1 2026

Insurers will need to adopt AI, geospatial tools and specialist partnerships as conventional underwriting models struggle to keep pace with fast-evolving risks, says Japan's NTT Data.

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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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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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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.

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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Data centres, supply-chain shifts drive APAC demand for multinational insurance programmes

June 30 2026

As demand for multinational programmes grows, insurers say compliance and execution will define programme success.

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Chris Pickering steps into WA property leader role at Crawford Australia

June 30 2026

He joins from Sedgwick with 26 years of experience across property claims, loss adjusting and assessing.

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