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Friday, October 2, 2026

Reinsurance

ARPC proposes 2.9% rise in annual cyclone pool premium to A$770m
ARPC proposes 2.9% rise in cyclone pool premiums, with cuts for high-risk properties
October 2 2026
Average pool premiums for high-risk properties would fall by A$85 (US$59) to A$897, while low-risk properties would pay A$11 more.
SG Re begins Singapore operations, targets expansion across Asia
SG Re begins Singapore operations, targets broader Asian expansion
October 1 2026
The new reinsurance broker will initially serve Korea and Japan from Singapore before expanding into Southeast Asian markets including Malaysia and Indonesia.
Markel strengthens Asia Pacific platform with the appointment of Kevin Leung to lead
Markel appoints Kevin Leung to lead Southeast Asia under new regional structure
September 29 2026
The leadership change follows Markel's broader Asia-Pacific expansion strategy, including ambitions to nearly double its regional business over the next five years.
APAC facultative demand climbs, but margins will be earned on terms
APAC facultative demand climbs, but margins will be earned on terms
September 29 2026
Facultative is evolving from an overflow tool into a strategic one, but with capacity plentiful, reinsurers are being asked to do more for less.
LIAM seeks reinsurance tax parity, 8% group insurance tax waiver in 2027 budget
LIAM seeks reinsurance tax parity, 8% group insurance tax waiver in 2027 budget
September 28 2026
The association wants to help strengthen onshore reinsurance capacity and extend employee cover, which reaches fewer than half of Malaysian workers.
We are pleased to announce the appointment of Ethel Hay as Market Development Lead, effective 1 October 2026.
Singapore’s MS First Capital taps Ethel Hay for newly created market development lead role 
September 28 2026
Hay will report directly to the CEO and work with broker engagement teams across MSIG Asia from 1 October.
Taiwan sets 99.5% capital standard under detailed TIS solvency rules
Taiwan outlines capital calculations under new TIS solvency framework
September 25 2026
The framework details how catastrophe risk, reinsurance protection and collateral will feed into insurers’ capital requirements.
Pleased to announce the appointment of Vinnisha Chandrasegar as Associate Director, Treaty, Miller Malaysia.
Miller appoints Vinnisha Chandrasegar as associate director for Malaysia treaty business
September 24 2026
The treaty hire follows the broker's entry into Malaysia through a new Labuan-based reinsurance platform as it expands its Asian footprint.
Zhibao Labuan Re targets Hong Kong, Southeast Asia in reinsurance expansion
Zhibao Labuan Re targets Hong Kong, Southeast Asia expansion
September 21 2026
The reinsurer is expected to benefit from additional capital that will expand underwriting capacity and support capital reserves.
Lloyd's delivers strong underwriting performance for third straight year in 2025 – AM Best
Lloyd's extends strong underwriting streak into 2025 – AM Best
September 21 2026
Pre-tax profit rose to £10.6bn (US$14.2bn), but pricing competition is likely to push the market's combined ratio higher in 2026.
Appointment of Puneet Kumaras as the location Head for India's Global Capability Centre (GCC)
Swiss Re taps Puneet Kumar to lead global capability centre in India
September 19 2026
He takes on the new role alongside his current responsibilities as head of central operations for APAC.
We are delighted to welcome Aditi Chaturvedi, FIA Chaturvedi to Niyam Group as Director Actuarial
Aditi Chaturvedi joins Niyam Group as actuarial director
September 18 2026
Former Accenture executive Chaturvedi joins Niyam's build-out.
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