Specialty

HDI Global puts Southeast Asia, specialty lines at centre of new four-year plan

February 18 2026

The German insurer has plans to sharpen its global footprint, targeting the US, Southeast Asia and the Middle East for growth.

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Colin Wildey promoted to Markel International CRO

February 18 2026

He has been with the specialty insurer since 2022, most recently serving as head of risk.

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Beazley extends Zurich’s deadline to make takeover offer as due diligence continues

February 17 2026

Zurich has secured an extension to make a formal takeover offer for the British speciality insurer after the parties confirmed an agreement in principle earlier in the month.

Canopius appoints Namrata Soni as Sydney-based energy and construction underwriter

February 17 2026

She joins from Chubb, where she served as senior underwriter, specialising in construction, energy, and power generation.

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Korea Insurance Research Institute warns of rising AI liability risks

February 17 2026

Insurers are tightening underwriting and developing new products as corporate demand for AI-specific coverage grows worldwide.

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Miller taps Sailesh Divakaram as head of treaty Asia

February 16 2026

He joins the UK-based global (re)insurer after eight years at Gallagher Re as an executive director.

ARPC finalises A$2b terrorism retrocession cover for 2026

February 16 2026

The cover includes a A$500m deductible.

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Three Envest agencies merge to form A$450m underwriting entity

February 16 2026

Blue Zebra Insurance, Proplab, and Point Insurance have completed a share sale to combine the new entity.

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Markel adds two underwriters to Greater China professional and financial risks, cyber team

February 16 2026

Johnny Zhang, senior underwriter, and Jon Tam, underwriter, will both be based in Hong Kong and report to April Tam.

China insurance premiums grow 5.38% in December 2025, but claims climb faster

February 16 2026

Non-life remained sluggish as motor pricing stayed tight and agricultural premiums spiked without a matching lift in sums insured.

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