Construction & Engineering

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Rising guarantee claims keep Construction Guarantee's COR above 100% as AM Best affirms rating

July 28 2026

The ratings agency expects a lag before the cooperative's guarantee business returns to past profitability, even if construction activity recovers.

Sunset over the Mumbai-Ahmedabad bullet train bridge in India.

India's GI premiums accelerate 16% in June as health, motor and PA expand

July 20 2026

Health, motor and personal accident insurance powered the industry's fastest YoY growth of 2026, while fire premiums continued to decline for a sixth straight month.

Lloyd's Asia premiums flat in 2025 after four years of growth

July 10 2026

A first fall in offshore business since 2020 offset continued onshore growth, while inward reinsurance set a new high.

Ritesh Shah joins Niyam Group as engineering and construction director

July 6 2026

He moves to the company following 14 years with Swiss Re in Mumbai.

Puriantoh Supu returns to Berjaya Sompo as head of property, engineering and energy

July 1 2026

He most recently served as head of commercial lines underwriting at Generali Malaysia.

Korea non-life insurers post 4.9% Q1 premium growth, but profits fall on higher claims, weaker investments

June 19 2026

Claims and investment pressure dragged net income down 10.7% year-on-year, even as long-term non-life premiums held firm and GI growth accelerated.

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India construction insurance capacity grows as insurers sharpen focus on risk governance — Aon

June 11 2026

Infrastructure, energy transition and digital projects are lifting demand, while higher asset values are drawing closer underwriting scrutiny.

James Zhan who joined HDI Global SE Hong Kong Branch as Senior Risk Engineer in our Risk Engineering team

HDI Global hires James Zhan as senior risk engineer in Hong Kong

June 5 2026

Zhan's experience spans chemical, pharmaceutical and renewable energy industries in Asia.

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Singapore GI market flat in Q1 2026 as claims fall and underwriting results hold steady

June 5 2026

Direct premiums slipped 0.4%, with onshore credit, aviation hull leading premium growth, while offshore property and cargo dragged.

Willis Australia reshapes Victorian construction leadership with senior appointments

June 3 2026

The leadership transition is designed to support continued growth and deepen relationships with key construction clients.

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