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Japan to raise compulsory motor liability insurance rates by 6.2% from November

May 5 2026

Increases in net premium rates, company expenses, and agency commissions were factored in on the approved standard rate hike — the first in 13 years.

Chubb appoints Lorna Latorre as Head of Travel for APAC

May 5 2026

Latorre joins Chubb as Head of Travel, Asia Pacific, as the insurer looks to grow its travel insurance partnerships across the region.

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Berkshire CEO Abel reaffirms Japan strategy — report

May 4 2026

Berkshire remains committed to investing in Japanese companies despite intensifying competition across the insurance sector.

Asia catastrophe losses in 2025 highlight pressure points in flood and quake underwriting — Swiss Re

May 4 2026

Floods and earthquakes dominated Asia’s catastrophe losses in 2025, underscoring challenges linked to urbanisation, exposure growth and risk assessment, according to Swiss Re.

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South Korea moves to cut marine reinsurance rates, set up state-backed pool amid Middle East conflict — Report

May 4 2026

Korean Re and peers face pressure to cut commissions as gaps in maritime cover widen

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ATC acquires specialty MGA Frontier Global

May 4 2026

The transaction strengthens ATC Insurance Solutions’ presence in specialty financial lines and extends its access to the London Market.

Oneglobal Broking appoints Shirlene Fernz as Director of Claims

May 4 2026

Fernz brings more than 19 years of regional experience in handling complex and multi‑jurisdictional claims across APAC.

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Howden hires Cindy Yeo as director, M&A Asia

May 4 2026

Yeo is the broker's latest hire from Aon, where she mostly served as director.

FM declares record US$1.5bn membership credit after low-loss year

May 4 2026

The amount was driven by historically low losses linked to over 48,000 prevention recommendations completed with clients in 2025.

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Lockton adds Jamie He to Asia-Pacific transaction liability team

May 4 2026

He will have a focus on supporting North Asia clients with cross-border transactions.

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