Specialty

Alistair Clarke moves from UK to take up head of specialty role at Aon Australia

February 2 2026

Clarke most recently served as managing director at Aon Risk Services, where he was based in the UK.

Lockton formalises global transaction liability practice

February 2 2026

The company also appointed Mary Duffy as head of global expansion and market strategy.

Capital surplus pushes reinsurance prices down at January 2026 renewals — Moody’s

January 29 2026

Asia registered pricing declines of 10% to 20% for loss-free accounts across the region.

Insurers seek to avoid capacity crunch as Japan pushes ahead with offshore wind

January 29 2026

There is ample capacity in the market right now, but will it last?

Beazley’s two-decade cyber business is the true target in Zurich’s £7.7bn bid — Huntington

January 29 2026

The latest multi-billion offer from Zurich Insurance is seen as a tactical attempt to capture Beazley's dominant cyber franchise while testing the board’s resolve with a valuation lower than previous private...

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VIG Re to open Singapore office, appoints Marc Haushofer in new role to lead Asia-Pacific expansion

January 28 2026

He first joined the reinsurer in May 2025 and has now been appointed to the newly created role of APAC managing director.

Philippines scales up crop insurance as climate risks intensify

PCIC secures record budget to widen Philippines' crop insurance in 2026

January 27 2026

The expanded programme will raise coverage limits for rice, corn, and coconut farmers while increasing the number of insured producers.

Howden Asia taps Aon's Jamie Wan as senior director, M&A

January 27 2026

Wan is the company's latest hire from rival Aon.

Charles Taylor hires Viknesh Sheekar as Asia hub director

January 27 2026

He joins from Sedgwick, where he has worked for over six years.

Gallagher promotes Adam Sullivan to lead specialty business in Asia

January 27 2026

He will also continue as CEO of Gallagher’s aerospace practice across Asia-Pacific.

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