Non-life

Coface promotes Carmen Chow as head of commercial for Hong Kong

April 1 2026

Coface has appointed Carmen Chow as head of commercial for Hong Kong, effective 1 April 2026, the trade credit insurer announced in a media release on Wednesday. Chow has worked at Coface for five years...

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Aon expands Nick Chapman’s remit to marine risk engineering lead, Asia

April 1 2026

Chapman will continue as head of cargo for Asia alongside his new responsibilities.

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Aon taps Nazirah Din Taouk as regional director for marine, Asia

April 1 2026

Taouk joins after six years with rival Marsh, bringing a legal background and extensive experience in marine claims and advocacy roles.

Fusion Specialty names Stephen Fox as CFO

April 1 2026

Seasoned CFO joins the transactional-lines focused MGA from Moneytech.

APRA grants general insurance licence to Europ Assistance Australia

April 1 2026

The licence shifts Generali‑owned travel insurer from a distribution‑only model to a full‑fledged insurer in the Australian market.

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1/4 renewals: Japan rates back to early 2020s levels, Middle East impact contained in specialty lines — Howden Re

April 1 2026

Howden Re notes that mid-year renewals may face greater complexity as reinsurers review exposure and pricing in light of ongoing Middle East tensions.

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Indonesia motor insurance market to hit US$1.2bn by 2030 as EV segment grows – GlobalData

April 1 2026

Growth is also being supported by digital distribution, product innovation and underwriting discipline, despite pressure from rising vehicle prices, weaker purchasing power and weather-related losses.