Non-life

HDI Global names Rebecca Kong as North Asia distribution head

August 17 2026

She joins the German insurer's Hong Kong branch after more than 20 years at AIG, most recently as deputy GM of its Shenzhen operation.

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Fidelis Partnership secures US$2.04bn refinancing, cuts borrowing costs

August 17 2026

The MGA has cut its borrowing costs through a US$2.04bn Term Loan B refinancing and secured inaugural public credit ratings.

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Zurich Takaful, Islamic Aid Malaysia lift water woes for 2,000 Kelantan residents

August 17 2026

Villagers relying on a gravity-fed water system now benefit from an upgraded intake structure and two 3,000-gallon storage tanks.

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China insurers face subdued growth in H2 2026 as regulatory overhaul reshapes sector — Fitch

August 17 2026

Life insurance growth remained subdued in H1, while health and non-motor business supported gains in the non-life sector amid sweeping regulatory changes.

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Steadfast takeover bid enters final due diligence stage as exclusivity extended

August 17 2026

This marks the second extension of the consortium's exclusivity period as discussions continue over the A$7.7bn (US$5.5bn) takeover proposal.

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Japan weighs state reinsurance for Gulf tankers to safeguard oil imports — report

August 17 2026

The proposed measure would cover claims if insurers cannot secure overseas reinsurance.

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Philippine House approves expanded crop insurance bill as storm losses test PCIC

August 17 2026

The measure would widen coverage to more agricultural risks while allowing parametric products and greater private-sector participation.

Aviso Specialty appoints Paul Smyth, Shane Aitken to financial lines team

August 17 2026

Smyth will be based in Melbourne, while Aitken will operate from Sydney.

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Crawford Australia strengthens claims and client teams with four appointments

August 17 2026

McEwan, Bressanutti, Kane and Boyd take on roles spanning property loss adjusting, cyber and fidelity, client relationships, and energy-sector claims.

Zurich Australia appoints former AMP chief executive Alexis George to board

August 17 2026

George succeeds long-serving director John Mulcahy as Zurich pursues growth across its Australian and New Zealand operations.

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