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Tuesday, August 18, 2026

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Chinese insurers pay US$2.2m in expedited claims after deadly Hunan fireworks factory explosion
May 7 2026
The blast killed at least 21 people and injured 61, prompting insurers to activate fast-track claims, with some payouts within 24 hours.
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Swiss Re appoints Dean Galligan to newly created head of L&H transactions role
May 6 2026
The appointment reflects growing demand for complex capital, balance‑sheet and longevity reinsurance transactions in the life and health market.
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AIG's Igor Chichkan moves to Singapore as regional underwriting manager for financial lines
May 6 2026
He relocates to Singapore for the role, having most recently served as AIG's head of financial lines, UAE.
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Great Eastern reports higher new business value but flat profit in Q1 2026
May 6 2026
Market volatility hampered Great Eastern's earnings despite Improved insurance profitability and stronger new business growth.
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Zurich appoints Wayne Leow as Malaysia commercial insurance head
May 6 2026
He joins after over seven years at Chubb Malaysia, where he was most recently chief broking and large corporate officer.
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Allianz Trade reports lower emissions, wider use of sustainability‑linked products in 2025
May 6 2026
The insurer cut emissions per employee and scaled sustainability‑linked trade credit solutions in 2025.
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AIA New Zealand chief risk officer, chief product and marketing officer swap roles
May 6 2026
Alex Kühnast, the new CRO, joined the insurer in 2024, while Ben Lovelock, now the CPMO, has been with the firm since 2023; each previously held the other's role before the transition.
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Hanwha Life 2025 earnings pressured by claims volatility, but improvement expected — Fitch
May 6 2026
The ratings agency has affirmed the South Korean insurer's IFS rating at “A+” and IDR at “A”, with subordinated debt at “A-”, all with a stable outlook.
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Sedgwick names new CEO and COO in Australia
May 6 2026
Simon Kay and Kimberley Daley step up as CEO and COO, respectively.
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Huatai P&C underwriting improves as Fitch withdraws rating and affirms AA-
May 6 2026
Improved expense controls helped lower the insurer's combined ratio in 2025, though investment returns weighed on overall profitability.
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28 August
Banner for 22nd SIRC: 'Capacity to Capability'—Building resilience through innovation; futuristic city skyline with a glowing highway; Nov 1–5, 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre.