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India general insurers’ claim settlement slips in FY2025 as agri backlog weighs on sector

February 9 2026

Nearly one in three reported claims remained pending at the end of FY2025, with standalone health insurers outperforming general insurers on claim settlement ratios and speed.

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Lockton, SAIC Motor Insurance partner to support global expansion of Chinese auto brands

February 6 2026

The deal comes as China’s automotive industry accelerates transformation toward electrification, intelligence, and connectivity.

Zurich Insurance launches cyber in Australia

February 6 2026

The new PrimeOne product was developed in partnership with MGA Cowbell and targets Australian firms with up to US$100m in annual turnover.

Liberty appoints Jimmy Tong as CEO for Singapore following business unification

February 6 2026

The appointment follows Liberty’s move to combine its Singapore operations under a single insurance licence.

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Aviso Specialty appointment sweep brings raft of senior hires from Lockton

February 5 2026

The broker announced 21 appointments, including new leaders in growth, mining, people risk, and care sectors across Australia.

Delta Insurance names Hamish MacLean as new managing director for Australia

February 5 2026

He joins from Zurich Insurance, where he most recently served as head of strategic broker management.

Willis's Mareli Vermeulen to relocate to Singapore as head of M&A, Asia

February 5 2026

She will relocate from Sydney, where she was advising on warranty and tax liability insurance for deals in Australia and New Zealand.

Pacific commercial insurance rates drop 12% in Q4 2025

February 5 2026

The region recorded the steepest rate drop globally for the sixth straight quarter, according to Marsh data.

Asia commercial insurance rates extend soft run with third consecutive 5% drop in Q4

February 5 2026

Region saw its eighth straight quarter of declines, with financial and professional lines, and cyber both logging 10% rate reductions.

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K-SURE to boost trade insurance support for Korean cultural content exports in 2026

February 5 2026

Insurer says it is aiming to meet rising overseas demand for Korean music, film and games.

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