Reinsurance

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January 20 2026

She joins from the Reinsurance Group of America, where she spent over nine years.

Japan’s life insurance market forecast to cross ¥47.8tn – GlobalData

Japan life insurance premiums to top US$330bn by 2030 on rising yields, regulatory change, says GlobalData

January 20 2026

Insurers in Japan are adjusting strategies amid higher JGB yields, regulatory scrutiny and growing demand for health-related products.

Saudi Re gains approvals to open GIFT City branch in India

January 20 2026

The branch is set to start operations in the second quarter of 2026.

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Cyber reinsurance remained buyer-friendly at 1/1 renewals — Howden Re

January 19 2026

Plentiful capacity, bolstered by returning new entrants, and strong reinsurer appetite remain to the cedents’ advantage as the market enters 2026, according to the reinsurer's global head of cyber.

QBE Re appoints Sven Liu as head of Greater China

January 19 2026

The appointment aligns with QBE Re’s push to expand its treaty reinsurance footprint across Asia.

Munich Re names Chotima Puasiri as chief representative for Thailand

January 16 2026

She succeeds Luciën Heijstee, who is set to retire.

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AXA XL elevates Julian Longbottom to global head of marine and energy, reinsurance

January 15 2026

He will oversee the company's expansion into key strategic territories, including Japan.

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Howden Re highlights ongoing APAC nat cat protection gaps following 2025 Myanmar quake, Typhoon Ragasa losses

January 14 2026

The reinsurer noted that limited insurance take-up and risk modelling leave Asian cities exposed, even when insured losses are “moderate”.

Aon names Avishek B Rath head of growth for facultative reinsurance in India

January 14 2026

He moved to Aon following 18 years of employment at Marsh India.

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Chaucer appoints Les Loh as Singapore CEO, names Dan Bryan as head of reinsurance for Asia-Pacific

January 13 2026

Loh and Bryan move from Guy Carpenter and AXA XL, respectively.

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