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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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ARPC urges greater catastrophe pooling as climate risks intensify across Asia

July 2 2026

ARPC underscores the importance of government-backed pools and regional data sharing in sustaining catastrophe insurance affordability.

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Bima Sugam to roll out first insurance products by September-end

July 2 2026

Motor, health and term cover will lead the digital marketplace's phased launch, which insurers are racing to connect to after technology delays.

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India to outpace global peers with 10.5% annual premium growth through 2036: Allianz

July 2 2026

Despite low penetration and high out-of-pocket healthcare costs, India’s insurance market is poised for sustained double-digit growth across life, non-life and health segments, says Allianz.

Apollo Global's Athene appoints Larik Hall as Head of Japan

July 1 2026

The appointment signals Athene’s intent to build out its Japan operations as part of a broader international expansion strategy.

Coface names Vy Le as Vietnam country manager

July 1 2026

She joins after eight years with HSBC, where she most recently served as country head of sales for global trade and receivable finance in Vietnam.

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Australian broker code body refers two firms to ASIC over strata insurance conflict concerns

July 1 2026

The review examined seven brokers that collectively operate with 1,088 representatives in strata management.

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Budi Darmawan steps in as Sun Life Vietnam’s chief agency officer

July 1 2026

He brings over 25 years of leadership experience in the life insurance industry.

HDI Global names Yibo Mo as liability underwriter in Hong Kong

July 1 2026

He joins the branch with experience in liability underwriting and international facultative business.

Puriantoh Supu returns to Berjaya Sompo as head of property, engineering and energy

July 1 2026

He most recently served as head of commercial lines underwriting at Generali Malaysia.

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