Financial lines

CFC launches agentic underwriting within cyber business

April 22 2026

The agentic underwriting pilot has been rolled out on a limited basis, with all recommendations reviewed and approved by human underwriters.

Newline announces underwriting promotions within Asia team

April 20 2026

Cayden Lim moves up to underwriter for liability, while both Songju Lee and Jayrius Lai are now underwriters for financial lines.

QBE flags marine loss exposure from extreme weather, tariff volatility and vessel fires in 2026

April 16 2026

Marine insurers face heightened accumulation and cargo fire exposures as environmental and geopolitical risks intensify.

Daniel Englands appointment as Head of Casualty Treaty for Asia Pacific Reinsurance Solutions

Aon expands Daniel England’s remit with APAC casualty treaty leadership role

April 16 2026

Alongside his new appointment, he will continue serving as head of casualty and cyber treaty in Japan.

Sompo expands operations in Australia with new underwriting team

April 15 2026

The nine new underwriters will report to Paul O'Neill, president of commercial P&C lines for APAC.

Sompo confirms five APAC commercial appointments, including new head of aviation

April 14 2026

Olivia Clark joins as head of aviation alongside four other senior underwriting appointments across property and financial lines.

Markel expands fintech insurance offering to Australia

April 14 2026

FintechRisk+ offers modular insurance cover tailored to medium- and large-sized fintech businesses.

Asia Pacific W&I insurance rates hit historic lows as MGA exits signal market pressure — Gallagher

April 13 2026

Four consecutive years of W&I rate declines in Asia-Pacific have coincided with rising claims notifications and MGA exits, as competition among insurers and agents intensifies.

China’s P&C insurers set for further underwriting gains as combined ratio improves: Moody's

April 9 2026

Moody's stable outlook for China's P&C insurance sector reflects an industry where underwriting discipline is gaining ground, amid growing asset risk and accelerating market concentration.

India considers US$1.5bn reinsurance fund to support insurers amid Gulf tensions — report

April 8 2026

If approved, the proposal would represent a further insurance support measure as geopolitical risk continues to weigh on India’s market.

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