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Peak Re names Victor Kuk as next CEO; Franz-Josef Hahn to step down in April 2026

March 24 2026

Current CEO and co-founder Hahn will move into the role of special advisor until 9 October 2026.

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One in four Australian homes could be uninsured by 2050 due to extreme weather, economic risks, APRA warns

March 24 2026

Regulator's stress test found that rising premiums may sharply widen the home insurance protection gap under severe climate scenarios.

Howden New Zealand appoints Mark Kenyon as partner

March 24 2026

Kenyon is the broker's latest recruit from Aon, where he worked for over nine years, most recently as regional manager.

Starr completes IQUW group acquisition

March 24 2026

The group will combine IQUW Re Bermuda and IQUW’s London reinsurance business under Starr Re.

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Gallagher Re taps Fabienne Marsoner as APAC fac casualty broker

March 24 2026

She moves to the reinsurance broker from rival Marsh.

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Markel launches W&I offering in APAC with underwriting hires in Hong Kong and India

March 24 2026

Specialty insurer has named Siddick Khan in Hong Kong and Shubhi Nigam in Mumbai to support its expansion in key APAC markets.

Singapore GI direct insurers lift underwriting profit despite softer Q4 premiums

March 24 2026

Stable claims trends, liability-driven demand supported profitability across onshore and offshore portfolios, even as premiums edged down 1.49%.

Fitch upgrades ClearView Life Assurance’s rating to ‘A-’, ClearView Wealth Limited to ‘BBB+’

March 24 2026

The ratings agency has maintained a positive watch on ClearView following a strategic business simplification and the announcement of a planned A$415m acquisition by Zurich.

Lower motor, compensation claims support China Taiping Macau’s underwriting gains – AM Best

March 24 2026

The ratings agency affirmed the insurer's FSR of A (Excellent) and Long-Term ICR of “a” (Excellent), with a stable outlook.

Vietnam’s non-life premiums to top US$5.2bn by 2030 — GlobalData

March 24 2026

Structural regulatory reforms and rising catastrophe risks are expected to drive a 9.9% annual growth rate over the next four years.

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