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Friday, September 11, 2026

Surety

QBE completes trade credit, surety portfolio sale to Swiss Re
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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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.
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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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Howden appoints Anthony Hong as head of surety for Asia
May 22 2026
He joins after more than six years at Aon, where he most recently served as global surety and Korean ECAs lead.
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Insurers tighten risk scrutiny as APAC construction activity remains resilient — Aon
May 19 2026
Insurers are prioritising catastrophe risk and delay exposure as high-value projects sustain construction activity across the region.
James Thornberry as Head of Trade Credit Surety
PSC Insurance Brokers taps James Thornberry as head of trade credit and surety
April 23 2026
He brings over 25 years of experience in credit insurance, banking, and financial services, with a recent role as managing director at National Credits Insurance (Brokers).
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Swiss Re names Devpriya Misra as head of newly established credit and surety hub for APAC, Middle East, and Africa
April 16 2026
He has been with the reinsurer since 2009 and has held a number of global and senior leadership roles, most recently as director.
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DB Insurance clears South Korean regulatory hurdle in Fortegra acquisition
April 7 2026
Planned US$1.65bn acquisition of U.S. specialty insurer Fortegra by DB Insurance still awaits approval from American regulators.
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S&P places Engineering Guarantee Insurance on CreditWatch negative over exposure to distressed manufacturer
March 19 2026
About KRW1tn (US$667m) of guarantee bonds tied to Dawonsys are under scrutiny as delayed rail contracts heighten the risk of claims.
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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.
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25 September
Banner for 22nd SIRC: 'Capacity to Capability'—Building resilience through innovation; futuristic city skyline with a glowing highway; Nov 1–5, 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre.