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ICICI Lombard's combined ratio worsens to 107.2% on fire losses, motor TP reserve hit in Q1

July 16 2026

A higher combined ratio and weaker investment income contributed to a 46% decline in quarterly profit.

HDFC Life Q1 VNB rises 9% as protection sales strengthen

July 16 2026

Protection, annuity and non-par savings gained share in HDFC Life's new business mix as the insurer delivered 9% VNB growth.

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Korea's pension savings insurance cancellations jump 62.7% as savers chase equities — Report

July 16 2026

Surrender payouts and reserve requirements are climbing at both life and non-life insurers, raising questions over whether households are trading long-term protection for short-term liquidity.

Allianz Commercial promotes Wilhelm and Slade to Asia leadership roles.

Allianz Commercial promotes Wilhelm, Slade to Asia leadership roles

July 16 2026

Jenny Wilhelm takes on the newly created role of MD for Singapore, which includes oversight on ASEAN and Sri Lanka, while William Slade succeeds her as Asia head of distribution.

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AM Best upgrades PICC Hong Kong as inward reinsurance book grows

July 16 2026

The insurer's push into Chinese Interest Abroad business helped to drive double-digit top-line growth.

Vincent Wang, marine risk engineer, with ships in the background.

Markel appoints Shanghai-based marine risk engineer to build out Greater China capabilities

July 16 2026

Vincent Wang brings over 16 years of marine experience to the role.

Anouk Sireude, new head of marine at AIG, in front of a port with cargo ships.

AIG promotes Anouk Sireude to head of marine, Pacific

July 16 2026

Sireude joined the business two years ago and now takes on responsibility for both inland and ocean marine across Australia and New Zealand.

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Starr taps Sparks Lai as head of marine business development for North Asia

July 16 2026

He joins from Generali Global Corporate & Commercial, where he most recently served as business development manager for marine.

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ICICI Lombard ordered to pay US$8m in dispute linked to Bharti AXA policies

July 16 2026

The insurer said it is evaluating legal options after the arbitral tribunal directed it to pay the award plus interest.

Large cargo ship navigating the Strait of Hormuz with containers onboard.

Hormuz war-risk rates climb again after brief easing in June

July 15 2026

Renewed strikes on vessels have lifted Hormuz war-risk rates to around 2% to 4% of hull value, though they remain below March's highs.

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