Specialty

Marcus Thomas to relocate to Hong Kong as Liberty Insurance announces five leadership appointments in APAC

December 4 2025

Marcus Thomas, Brett Gardiner, Shawn Anderson, Ben Hissey, and Angelo Maniatis have all taken new leadership roles following Liberty’s recent regional business integration.

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QBE appoints Sebastian Tjornelund as Asia head of marine underwriting

December 3 2025

Tjornelund will oversee QBE's marine and facultative reinsurance business across Asia.

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Lloyd’s approves Ariel Re Syndicate 2006 for 2026 launch

December 1 2025

The planned portfolio includes marine, energy, cyber, transition, and renewables.

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Marsh names I-Tung Chan as risk engineer for renewables in Asia

December 1 2025

He joins the broker after spending over 5 years with DNV.

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China Taiping issues statement, confirms it underwrote key Wang Fuk Court insurance policies

November 28 2025

Taiping Hong Kong pledges swift claims handling and full support for those affected by the fire that has killed at least 94 people at the scaffold-wrapped estate.

China Taiping named as insurer in Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court tragedy

November 27 2025

The fire has killed at least 94 people, with insurance claims estimated at HK$2.6bn (US$334m), and general property and CAR policies described as "severely underinsured".

Chris Mackinnon named to lead Munich Re Specialty’s Australia market push

November 27 2025

Mackinnon is set to join the business in H1 2026, pending regulatory approval, following his tenure as Lloyd’s Regional Director for APAC, Middle East, and Africa.