Credit

Fitch Affirms Australia's Helia Insurance at 'A'; Outlook Negative

Market share falls to 30% but Helia keeps ING as Fitch affirms 'A' rating

September 12 2026

The Commonwealth Bank mandate that ended in January carried 44% of last year's premium, but Helia has held on to a lender contract it expected to lose.

QBE completes trade credit, surety portfolio sale to Swiss Re

September 1 2026

The deal adds about US$200m in annual revenue to Swiss Re Corporate Solutions’ portfolio.

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Texel taps Marubeni insurance arm for Japan push

July 31 2026

Specialist (re)insurance broker teams up with a Marubeni Group agency to reach Japanese corporates as it builds out its Asian business.

Howden appoints Maisie Ng as director, structured credit in latest Asia hire

July 28 2026

The credit risk insurance specialist joins from Santander Corporate & Investment Banking.

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Fitch downgrades Asuransi Asei to BB+(idn), flags capital strain and rising credit insurance exposure

July 24 2026

Fitch also placed the Indonesian insurer on negative watch as Asei looks to restore capital through debt conversion and a planned equity injection.

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Sompo to acquire Brazil's Fator Seguradora to boost global specialty business

July 22 2026

The deal hands the Japanese insurer a Brazilian underwriter with strength in property, surety and financial Lines.

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Allianz Trade appoints Daf Owen to newly created APAC surety role

July 22 2026

Owen moves from Sydney underwriting post with the business to lead Surety growth strategy across the region, from Hong Kong.

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.

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India extends surety bond option to coal sector

July 3 2026

For now, the facility applies only to coal blocks allocated under the MMDR Act.

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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.

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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.

Kazutoyo Kobayashi has joined Credit Specialties as Senior Vice President Marsh Japan

Marsh Japan hires Kazutoyo Kobayashi as senior vice president, credit specialties

June 2 2026

Kobayashi moves from Munich Re to take on the new role.

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