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Zurich Insurance launches cyber in Australia

February 6 2026

The new PrimeOne product was developed in partnership with MGA Cowbell and targets Australian firms with up to US$100m in annual turnover.

Pacific commercial insurance rates drop 12% in Q4 2025

February 5 2026

The region recorded the steepest rate drop globally for the sixth straight quarter, according to Marsh data.

Asia commercial insurance rates extend soft run with third consecutive 5% drop in Q4

February 5 2026

Region saw its eighth straight quarter of declines, with financial and professional lines, and cyber both logging 10% rate reductions.

Markel taps Mark Christen to strengthen professional and financial risks claims capability in Australia

February 4 2026

He joins after two and a half years with AXA XL.

Appointment of Shunsuke Takechi as Head of Japan MA

Howden Japan appoints Shunsuke Takechi as Head of M&A

February 3 2026

Takechi is the first and only licensed senior Japanese lawyer in Japan’s insurance brokerage industry, Howden says.

Cyber aggregate XOL risk-adjusted rates drop 32% at 1/1, as capacity floods market — Gallagher Re

February 3 2026

Reinsurance buyers secured significant price relief and improved contract terms during the January 1 renewals, as a surge in available capital shifted the market in favor of cedants.

Japan’s mid-sized life insurers hold back from super-long JGBs as volatility and scrutiny persist

January 29 2026

Insurers including Fukoku and Daido are favouring 10–15-year paper for now, while regulators seek clarity on unrealised bond losses.

AIG promotes Angus Hon as regional professional indemnity lead for Asia Pacific

January 23 2026

He has been with the business for nearly 10 years.

Oneglobal appoints George Liu as head of Chinese client services

January 23 2026

Liu will lead efforts to support Chinese corporate clients and liaise with regional teams on insurance solutions.

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Willis taps Eden Fletcher as head of FINEX, Pacific Stephen Trickey as growth lead

January 22 2026

Both join from Aon, where Fletcher was head of specialty solutions and Trickey as chief commercial officer.

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