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HSBC confirms review of Singapore life insurance arm

HSBC confirms review of Singapore life insurance unit

January 16 2026

The business says it will "consider all options" for the insurance arm, but that no decision had been made.

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Global Parametrics, Frontier Markets, Go Digit, and Howden partner on insurance for rural women farmers in India

January 16 2026

The initiative is backed by funding from the Natural Disaster Fund, with premium subsidy support from Humanity Insured.

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Australia MGA Market Lane appoints Kaleb Forster as liability underwriter in Melbourne

January 16 2026

Forster moves from Keystone Underwriting to take on the role with the growing MGA.

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Dhipaya Insurance named as lead construction insurer in Bangkok-Ubon train incident

January 16 2026

Dhipaya, Bangkok Insurance and Intra Insurance underwrote the Contractor All Risks (CAR) cover tied to the 14 January crane collapse which killed at least 32 people.

India's non-life sector grows 13.7% in December, but commission pressures intensify

January 16 2026

Non-life closes 2025 stronger on health-led growth from Aditya Birla, Niva Bupa and Care Health, while rising commissions are tightening margins.

Geoeconomic confrontation tops WEF near-term risk outlook for 2026

January 16 2026

State-based conflict, misinformation, societal polarisation, and extreme weather also rank among the top.

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HSBC exploring potential sale of Singapore life insurance arm — Report

January 15 2026

Unit could be valued at more than US$1bn, with insurers and investment firms showing early interest, sources told Bloomberg.

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AXA XL elevates Julian Longbottom to global head of marine and energy, reinsurance

January 15 2026

He will oversee the company's expansion into key strategic territories, including Japan.

AXA XL India hires Siddharth Verma as assistant underwriter, property

January 15 2026

He joins the business after four years with Marsh.

Howden appoints Leigh Dauncey as regional employee benefits director for IMEA

January 15 2026

He has played a key role in building the EB team in India and developing the EB proposition in MEA, the global broker said.

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