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Malaysia’s takaful growth driven by general business as family segment slows in 2025

June 12 2026

Gross contributions rose 4.7% in 2025, with motor and fire lines driving double-digit growth in general takaful.

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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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WMO flags high risk of El Niño formation in coming months

June 4 2026

El Niño-linked weather shifts could drive higher claims and volatility across lines such as property, agriculture, and health.

New Zealand insurers propose replacing FENZ levy with resilience-focused funding model

June 3 2026

The initiative could redirect NZ$600-700m (US$360-420m) annually towards natural hazard risk reduction while shifting fire services funding to the Crown.

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Philippines non-life market recalibrates rates amid nat cat pressures — AM Best

June 2 2026

Tighter pricing and higher catastrophe exposure are shaping underwriting trends in the Philippines’ non-life market.

Allianz Commercial taps Masahide Naito as head of property, Japan

June 1 2026

He joins after over 4 years at AIG General Insurance.

Johnny Suen as Head of Property Hong Kong

QBE names Johnny Suen as head of property for Hong Kong

May 28 2026

He will also oversee property risks in Macau, Taiwan, and wholesale for Mainland China.

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