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Swiss Re Corporate Solutions to acquire QBE’s global trade credit and surety business

February 20 2026

The deal will add about US$200m in annual revenue to Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ portfolio.

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India to decide on extending four Russian P&I insurers’ validity amid US pressure

February 20 2026

The fate of four Russian P&I insurers hangs in the balance as India weighs renewal of their authorisations this week.

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Japan accounting body proposes bond loss relief for Japan's life insurers

February 20 2026

Consultation comes as Japan's life insurers face mounting unrealised losses on JGBs following yield surge.

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Indonesia property premiums to top US$3.3bn by 2030 amid parametric push — GlobalData

February 20 2026

The sector's 2026 growth is estimated at 8.4% with flood and fire losses set to drive underwriting and product changes.

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South Africa's Santam secures nod to open reinsurance branch in India’s GIFT City

February 19 2026

Santam becomes the first BRICS-based insurer to establish a presence in the GIFT City reinsurance hub.

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Zurich Asia Pacific premiums hit US$7.5bn as life accelerates 16%

February 19 2026

Strategic moves in Australia, Japan, and Hong Kong lifted the Swiss insurer’s life business, with non-life also rising 8%.

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Fitch affirms Aviva-COFCO Life at ‘A-’, withdraws rating

February 19 2026

The company's rating outlook was Stable at the time of the withdrawal.

CFC adds smart-tracking trigger to marine kidnap and ransom cover

February 19 2026

CFC’s system sends instant alerts when a vessel enters restricted waters, allowing real-time activation of kidnap and ransom cover.

Arch Insurance Australia appoints Brendon Terry, Jarrod O’Connor as regional branch managers

February 19 2026

Terry will lead the Northern Region from Sydney, while O’Connor will head the Southern Region from Melbourne.

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Sompo receives regulatory green light for US$3.5bn Aspen acquisition

February 19 2026

The deal, expected to close in the coming days, will see Japanese insurer leverage Aspen’s Lloyd’s syndicate and capital markets platform to boost its international growth strategy.

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