Casualty

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Japan joins Asia's commercial rate downturn while Vietnam bucks trend in Q2 — Marsh

July 31 2026

A run of commercial insurance rate growth in Japan came to an end as regional downward rate pressure continued across Asia.

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Asia commercial insurance rates fall 5% in Q2 as global market softens for eighth straight quarter

July 23 2026

Marsh said excess capacity, lower reinsurance costs and increased competition continued to drive rate declines.

Price Forbes Singapore hires Craig McCoig-Lees to lead casualty MGA expansion

July 22 2026

The hire adds further momentum to Price Forbes' Asia Pacific buildout, with the broker continuing to invest in specialty and reinsurance talent across the region.

Markel appoints Weng Fatt Tan to lead casualty underwriting in Malaysia

July 9 2026

Appointments adds dedicated casualty underwriting in Malaysia, with Tan to also oversee its marine energy liability portfolio.

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Generali China sees improved COR in 2025 as Fitch affirms rating

July 9 2026

Lower catastrophe losses and a change in reserving methodology drove the improvement.

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GIC Re to rebalance overseas portfolio amid climate risks, expand international business

June 26 2026

The reinsurer plans to reduce reliance on overseas property and catastrophe business while expanding its international footprint.

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Taishan P&C returns to profit on sharper underwriting in 2025 as Fitch affirms rating

June 15 2026

The Shandong government-backed insurer expects its operating results to improve further over the next two years on disciplined underwriting and a conservative investment strategy.