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Insurtech Federato expands into APAC, appoints Roland Slee to lead regional operations

June 25 2026

The company is entering the market with its AI-native insurance platform, which is used by Fortune 100 insurers in the U.S.

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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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Australia's cyclone reinsurance pool cut premiums but affordability pressures persist — ACCC

June 25 2026

Premium relief has been concentrated in northern Australia, while prices continue to rise across the rest of the country.

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China Life insurers bet big on participating products to shore up margins - Fitch

June 25 2026

A prolonged low-rate environment is forcing Chinese insurers to rethink product design, with participating policies emerging as a core strategic and credit-supportive pillar.

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Liberty APAC underwriting head Michael Abdallah to retire after 27 years

June 25 2026

Marcus Thomas will succeed him as chief underwriting officer for Asia Pacific, effective 1 July.

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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.

HDI Global hires Amiel Poonan as property underwriter in Brisbane

June 25 2026

He joins the insurer after four years in broking, focusing on mid-market property and casualty risks.

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.

Howden Re adds three managing directors to build out China and APAC business

June 25 2026

Houqin Zhu, Mike Xin and David Song arrive from Aon Re, Gallagher Re and Guy Carpenter respectively, all based in Hong Kong.

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Frontier AI is accelerating quantum computing and cyber threats for insurers, APRA warns

June 25 2026

Rapid AI adoption is reshaping cyber and operational risk, with insurers exposed to concentration and quantum threats.

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