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Saturday, August 29, 2026

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Hena Choi moves to Singapore as Berkley Re Asia’ head of casualty
Hena Choi moves to Singapore as Berkley Re's Asia head of casualty
August 18 2026
Berkley Re Asia has appointed Hena Choi as head of casualty, the reinsurer announced on Tuesday. Choi is based in Singapore and started in the role this month. She joins from Samsung Fire & Marine...
Singapore direct insurance premiums rise 3.3% in 2025 as underwriting profit strengthens
Singapore direct GI premiums rise 3.3% in 2025 as underwriting profit strengthens
August 18 2026
Newly published full-year MAS data shows a sharp pickup in onshore premiums, offsetting a property-led offshore decline.
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Generali Thailand welcomes Grace Allison Toh as chief agency officer
August 18 2026
She arrives from senior distribution roles in Malaysia and will report to country manager and chief executive Arsh Kaumi.
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Typhoon Dolphin drives nearly 130,000 insurance claims across China
August 18 2026
Estimated losses reached CNY1.75bn (US$259.5m), with insurers having paid or prepaid CNY80m across six regions by 12 August.
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Afiza Abdullah appointed Malaysia's PIDM CEO for three-year term
August 18 2026
She succeeds Rafiz Azuan Abdullah, who held the role for nine years.
HDI Global names Rebecca Kong as North Asia distribution head
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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Banner for 22nd SIRC: 'Capacity to Capability'—Building resilience through innovation; futuristic city skyline with a glowing highway; Nov 1–5, 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre.