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Saturday, October 10, 2026

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Sompo to acquire Brazil's Fator Seguradora to boost global specialty business
July 22 2026
The deal hands the Japanese insurer a Brazilian underwriter with strength in property, surety and financial Lines.
Two firefighters in full turnout gear with red helmets and breathing apparatus walk near a fire engine.
Fire at South Korea's Coupang logistics hub raises liability questions — Report
July 22 2026
A reported KRW380bn (approx. US$257m) property policy covering Coupang's Incheon logistics centre is under scrutiny as investigators work to determine liability for the fire.
Fallen tree blocking a city street after a typhoon in China, causing disruption.
China insurers field 380,000 claims as July typhoon, flood claims approach US$1bn
July 17 2026
The figures cover losses from typhoons Maysak and Bavi and wider July flooding, with insurers having already advanced CNY2.89bn (US$427m) to policyholders across Zhejiang, Guangxi and Hubei.
Charred cafeteria interior with ruined tables and stools; search-and-rescue workers in orange vests inspecting the scene.
Dhipaya identified as lead insurer in deadly Bangkok pub fire
July 14 2026
The venue was insured under a fire policy with total coverage of THB40m (US$1.19m).
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Middle East conflict fuelling new volatility in Australian claims costs — Crawford
June 11 2026
Higher fuel and freight costs are pushing up repair expenses and prompting contractors to change how they price and deliver claims work.
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QBE's Middle East conflict exposure estimated at US$60m as Fitch affirms ratings
June 11 2026
US$60m exposure is modest relative to QBE's earnings and capital strength, with no impact on its stable outlook.
James Zhan who joined HDI Global SE Hong Kong Branch as Senior Risk Engineer in our Risk Engineering team
HDI Global hires James Zhan as senior risk engineer in Hong Kong
June 5 2026
Zhan's experience spans chemical, pharmaceutical and renewable energy industries in Asia.
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Singapore GI market flat in Q1 2026 as claims fall and underwriting results hold steady
June 5 2026
Direct premiums slipped 0.4%, with onshore credit, aviation hull leading premium growth, while offshore property and cargo dragged.
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Allianz Commercial taps Masahide Naito as head of property, Japan
June 1 2026
He joins after over 4 years at AIG General Insurance.
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Sports Underwriting Australia joins Miramar Group, rebrands as Miramar Sports
May 18 2026
The move brings bespoke sports and leisure cover to Miramar’s recently launched MGA network.
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AXA XL launches prevention unit to scale risk services offering
May 13 2026
Specialty (re)insurer's fifth global unit will integrate data, analytics and risk engineering to help clients address exposures such as climate, cyber and supply chain disruption.
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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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