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Japan general insurers' underwriting performance improves as fire claims fall in FY2025
July 13 2026
Fire insurance led Japan's non-life market improvement in FY2025, as claims fell sharply despite continued premium growth across major commercial lines.
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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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Markel appoints Weng Fatt Tan to lead casualty underwriting in Malaysia
July 9 2026
Appointments adds dedicated casualty underwriting in Malaysia, with Tan to also oversee its marine energy liability portfolio.
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Lockton taps Alberto Ferriolo as Asia marine and transportation growth leader
July 3 2026
He joins from Miller, bringing over nine years of experience in cargo insurance, logistics and commodity trade.
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Markel appoints Sjoerd Blomsma into newly created marine risk engineer role in Singapore
July 2 2026
Reporting to Wanshi Lin, the qualified marine engineer will provide engineering-led insights to underwriting and claims teams across the region.
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Howden targets off-contract healthcare gap with new cover for seafarers and families
July 1 2026
The product offers hospitalisation cover as a base product and is designed for shipping companies to purchase on behalf of seafarers.
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IUMI sees path to Hormuz stability after Iran-US deal
June 25 2026
IUMI emphasised the importance of ensuring safe and orderly vessel movements as shipping routes stabilise.
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PSC acquires MA Insurance Brokers to grow transport capability
June 25 2026
Operations of the combined entity will be led by Barry Mathison and Mariann Illyes.
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India's GI premiums grow 9% in May as fire weakness persists
June 25 2026
A fifth straight decline in fire premiums was offset by growth in health and motor, alongside sharp gains in aviation, marine and personal accident.
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Geopolitics reshapes maritime risk as shipping enters ‘new equilibrium’ – Allianz
June 24 2026
Geopolitical disruption is increasing volatility in marine risk, despite a year-on-year decline in shipping incident
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