Construction & Engineering

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Aon Hong Kong names Nathan Cheung as director and head of construction, power, and infrastructure

April 2 2026

He brings 25 years of specialised construction and engineering insurance experience to the role.

AI data centre boom forcing global insurance reset as accumulation risks surge — Swiss Re Institute

March 30 2026

Hyperscaler capital spending is projected to exceed US$600bn in 2026, with about US$450bn (75%) directly tied to AI data centre infrastructure.

Singapore GI direct insurers lift underwriting profit despite softer Q4 premiums

March 24 2026

Stable claims trends, liability-driven demand supported profitability across onshore and offshore portfolios, even as premiums edged down 1.49%.

Japan GI premiums grow 5.6% in Q4 on fire, motor strength

March 12 2026

A 13% increase in fire premiums, alongside contained motor claims, helped balance weaker marine and transit trends.

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India’s surety market surges, but recovery risks, data gaps constrain full potential

March 11 2026

India’s surety segment is drawing global attention, but experts caution that legal clarity, underwriting discipline, and reliable contractor data remain essential for sustainable growth.

Howden launches global advisory and client solutions practice for infrastructure, energy, marine

March 5 2026

Broker says the new practice will help clients address risks with specialist support at key stages.

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Engineering, health, complement misc spike as India’s GI premiums rise 14% in January

February 27 2026

Miscellaneous, health and engineering drive a record January, while aviation collapses almost 96%.

Howden launches Japanese construction initiative to support global projects

February 24 2026

Nobu Akahane will lead the new initiative from Howden’s London office.

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South Africa's Santam secures nod to open reinsurance branch in India’s GIFT City

February 19 2026

Santam becomes the first BRICS-based insurer to establish a presence in the GIFT City reinsurance hub.

Canopius appoints Namrata Soni as Sydney-based energy and construction underwriter

February 17 2026

She joins from Chubb, where she served as senior underwriter, specialising in construction, energy, and power generation.

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