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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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Yield squeeze pushes Chinese insurers into riskier assets, lifts volatility risk - S&P

June 25 2026

With alternative investment yields fading and bond returns under pressure, insurers are reshaping portfolios and leaning on capital markets, increasing vulnerability to earnings shocks.

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Geopolitics reshapes maritime risk as shipping enters ‘new equilibrium’ – Allianz

June 24 2026

Geopolitical disruption is increasing volatility in marine risk, despite a year-on-year decline in shipping incident

Howden names Supaporn Chanin as director, power and energy for Thailand

June 24 2026

She brings more than 28 years of experience in insurance and risk management across local and international brokers.

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India moves closer to domestic P&I club as IFSCA consults on framework

June 24 2026

The draft outlines a new regime to support marine liability insurance and mutual structures in the IFSC.

Willis promotes Daniel Choi to lead FINEX business in Malaysia

June 23 2026

He has held senior roles at BIB Insurance Brokers and Jardine Lloyd Thompson Malaysia.

Lloyd's taps ICICI Lombard as India partner for multinational programmes

June 23 2026

The partnership enables ICICI Lombard to issue local policies on behalf of Lloyd’s managing agents for selected lines of business.

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IRDAI proposes tighter disclosure norms for intermediaries earning over US$1.05m in commissions

June 23 2026

The proposed amendments seek greater transparency and tighter oversight of sales practices for insurance intermediaries.

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Japanese insurers sell superlong government bonds as yields surge - Report

June 23 2026

Rising yields and market volatility are prompting insurers to pare exposure to long-dated Japanese government bonds.

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