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Middle East spillovers may drive 15,000 additional insolvencies through 2027, led by Asia: Allianz Trade

April 23 2026

Asia is expected to drive 54% of the global rise in business insolvencies in 2026–2027, with the company forecasting APAC cases up 7% this year and 3% next year.

JBA launches global climate change flood maps

April 22 2026

New mapping tools allow (re)insurers to explore physical climate risk, identify spatial patterns and hotspots, and compare impacts under different climate scenarios.

HSBC narrows bidders for Singapore insurance unit to three — report

April 22 2026

Allianz, Dai-ichi Life and Singlife are reported to have made the shortlist for bids that could value the business at up to US$2bn.

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Prudential Life Japan extends new-sales suspension by 180 days

April 22 2026

The extended pause follows an internal probe that found staff solicited about 500 customers for unapproved financial products.

South Korea’s FSS refunds KRW1.36bn in auto insurance fraud surcharges to 2,289 victims

April 22 2026

The FSS says it will also transfer long-term unclaimed surcharges to the Korea Inclusive Finance Agency from May 2026.

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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.

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Bolttech names Kohei Watanabe as general manager, Japan

April 22 2026

He brings over 25 years of experience across P&C insurance and technology-led businesses.

Talent crunch intensifies as Asia’s transactional risk market matures

April 22 2026

Strong deal flow potential is drawing more interest, but rising claims and softer pricing could pressure profitability.

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.

CFC launches agentic underwriting within cyber business

April 22 2026

The agentic underwriting pilot has been rolled out on a limited basis, with all recommendations reviewed and approved by human underwriters.

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