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Lockton bolsters Asia marine and cargo capabilities with appointments of Li Lin Kea, promotion of Cindy Khoo

January 9 2026

Li joins from Aon while Khoo has been with the firm since March 2025.

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Specialist Risk Group appoints Richard Gurney into newly created head of specialty role

January 8 2026

He joins from Marsh, where he was Global Head of Construction.

Price Forbes taps Dick Heath as head of reinsurance and wholesale, Singapore

January 8 2026

Heath joins the broker from Gallagher, where he was CEO for Asia.

Niyam Group launches as new reinsurance venture in India

January 8 2026

Bobby Swarup leads the new venture and is joined by Sima Ruparelia.

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Berkshire Hathaway takes top spot in AM Best's asset ranking

January 6 2026

The business overtook Allianz based on non-banking assets, while UnitedHealth Group Inc. retained its lead based on net premiums written.

Howden taps Adrian Chai to lead Asia W&I Practice

January 6 2026

In his new role, Chai will also head up the broker's South-East Asia M&A segment.

Canopius taps Tesh Patel as Head of Distribution for Australia and New Zealand

January 6 2026

Patel joins from MGA Delta Insurance to take up the role at the specialty insurer.

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APAC insurance outlook: Geopolitical unrest, technology to shape 2026

January 6 2026

Maduro's capture sets the stage for a potentially turbulent 2026, in which insures will juggle geopolitical shifts, technology-linked challenges, and new regulatory frameworks.

CPIC completes China's first payout for seed production insurance

January 5 2026

The insurer’s new product aims to address risks faced by seed breeders, using rice kernel rate as its payout trigger.

AIG Australia names Ryan Spettigue as new head of client and broker engagement

January 5 2026

He joins the company after 14 years at Chubb.

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