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MGG Insurance Brokers places first cover for horses transiting to China

MGG places Lloyd's-backed equine cover for horses entering China

September 9 2026

CPPIC and a Lloyd's syndicate stand behind a single policy the broker calls a world first, spanning departure, quarantine and continuing annual mortality protection.

Vero launches pay-per-kilometre rideshare insurance for Australia's Uber drivers

September 9 2026

The partners say the policy is Australia's first pay-per-kilometre rideshare cover, pairing a fixed private-use premium with one linked to distance driven on Uber.

Hospital in China

AXA launches cross-border health insurance plan as demand for mainland treatment grows

September 8 2026

The insurer's survey found rising interest among Hong Kong residents in seeking treatment in China, due to lower costs and shorter waiting times.

AXA XL promotes Markus Posberg as property, construction, energy underwriting chief for APAC and Europe

AXA XL promotes Posberg to property, construction, energy underwriting chief for APAC and Europe

September 8 2026

The Cologne-based executive takes charge of underwriting strategy across Europe, Asia and Australia, stepping up from the insurer's German underwriting operation.

Aviso Specialty hires Peter Sun as chief operating officer, schemes & affinity

September 8 2026

He joins after close to eight years at Marsh.

Pacific Life Re completes first Hong Kong asset-intensive reinsurance deal

Pacific Life Re completes first Hong Kong AIR deal

September 8 2026

Its debut asset-intensive transaction in the market covers whole life liabilities ceded by a pan-Asian insurer

Maybank secures central bank nod for US$1.2bn takeover of Etiqa from Ageas

September 8 2026

The buyout gives Maybank greater strategic flexibility to grow Etiqa's insurance and takaful businesses while improving capital efficiency.

Federal Court of Australia finds insurance comparison service Choosi misled consumers

September 8 2026

The court found Choosi falsely promoted its platform as comparing policies from a range of insurers when it drew on a limited pool of providers.

Ocean Underwriting promotes Glenn Burke to senior property underwriter

September 8 2026

He joined the Sydney-based MGA in 2024 after a decade at Allianz Australia.

Markel promotes James Vlasveld, James Crawford to senior underwriting roles in Australia

September 8 2026

Vlasveld steps up in professional and financial risks and Crawford in casualty.

Iris Cheung to lead Swiss Re's Hong Kong, Taiwan life & health book

September 8 2026

She replaces Torben Swart from 1 Nov, moving into the market-leadership role after 15 years at the reinsurer.

Business meeting with documents and laptop on desk.

BHSI brings venture capital liability policy to Australia

September 8 2026

The cover spans professional services, directors' and officers' exposures and crime, with automatic protection for newly raised funds.

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