Specialty

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Asia bears brunt of Hormuz disruption as closure drives specialty repricing — Howden Re

March 27 2026

War-risk cancellations have pushed cover towards voyage-by-voyage placements and lifted some premiums to as much as 2%–3% of a vessel’s value.

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US maritime reinsurance programme for Hormuz shipping set to launch "soon", says US Treasury Secretary

March 27 2026

Three weeks after the facility was first announced, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed confidence that Gulf shipping traffic would recover.

Ocean Underwriting welcomes six new underwriters

March 26 2026

The new property, financial lines, and liability underwriters are based in Sydney and Melbourne.

Talbot adds Grace Yeap as property underwriter

March 26 2026

Talbot strengthens its Singapore property practice with the addition of former AXA XL crisis management specialist.

Willis names Albert Andrew as FINEX leader for Southeast Asia

March 26 2026

He has been with the broker since 2023.

Lloyd's secures GIFT City licence

March 26 2026

Market adds to the growing list of global (re)insurers, including Peak Re and PartnerRe, that have entered into the special economic zone in India.

Marsh names Marcus Piristi as Head of Energy for Pacific

March 25 2026

Piristi brings nearly 13 years of Aon experience to the role as Marsh reorganises its Pacific energy and power practice.

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Australia's Pinnacle Underwriting approved as Lloyd’s coverholder

March 25 2026

The Sydney-based managing general agent and its affiliate were acquired by United Risk in June 2025.

Korean Re undercuts global rivals on war-risk marine coverage rates amid Middle East conflict — report

March 25 2026

The Asian reinsurer is capitalising on surging war-risk demand to reclaim ground lost to overseas competitors.

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Aon promotes Anita Vivekananda to managing director of transaction solutions, APAC

March 25 2026

She has been with the company since 2015, most recently serving as head of transaction solutions, AMATS Pacific.

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