Specialty

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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Vietnam breaks from Asia’s soft market trend as commercial rates rebound to 15% in Q4

February 13 2026

Korea led the region’s softening with a 17% composite rate drop, while Taiwan and Hong Kong SAR also posted double-digit declines, according to Marsh data.

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Lloyd’s promotes Emma Loynes to CEO for Asia Pacific, Middle East and Africa

February 13 2026

She succeeds Chris Mackinnon and maintains her Singapore country role alongside her expanded APMEA responsibilities.

Rising APAC civil unrest, interstate flashpoints, tariff realignment drive crisis insurance demand into 2026: WTW

February 13 2026

Insurers are facing increased claims and shifting exposures as Asia Pacific markets contend with both domestic unrest and cross-border disputes.

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Lockton taps David Gower as chief client officer for Pacific Region

February 12 2026

He joins the broker after 46 years at Aon.

DUAL Australia appoints Victoria Chisholm as Southern distribution lead

February 12 2026

She joins after over 11 years at CGU Insurance, where she most recently served as manager.

Markel taps John Bang as first head of Korea and Japan

February 12 2026

Bang will oversee the specialty insurer's launch of dedicated desks in both markets.

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