Reinsurance

Anna Kohls to succeed Kenrick Law as Allianz Re's APAC CEO

December 4 2025

Law will step down after 10 years leading APAC reinsurance branch.

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Taiping Re, China Re, Qianhai Re identified among reinsurers behind Hong Kong's Tai Po fire

December 4 2025

China Taiping finds itself on both sides of the claims ledger following Hong Kong's deadly Tai Po fire, with its reinsurance subsidiary among three confirmed reinsurers backing the group's primary insurance...

Pacific Life Re names Soichiro Makimoto as head of Japan Representative Office

December 3 2025

He joins the reinsurer from Moody's Japan, where he recently served as vice president - senior credit officer.

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QBE appoints Sebastian Tjornelund as Asia head of marine underwriting

December 3 2025

Tjornelund will oversee QBE's marine and facultative reinsurance business across Asia.

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Wang Fuk Court fire expected to "halt downward pressure" on Hong Kong property reinsurance rates, says AM Best

December 2 2025

The Tai Po blaze could prompt reinsurers to tighten terms and impose stricter underwriting at upcoming renewals.

Berkley Re Asia promotes Billy Kwan and Si Wei Tay

Berkley Re Asia promotes Si Wei Tay and Billy Kwan

December 2 2025

Tay named as head of claims and Kwan as head of property and business at the reinsurer.

TQR taps Ashirawat Rongkacharoenrat as SVP for facultative business development

December 2 2025

Rongkacharoenrat steps into the role after more than two decades in reinsurance and insurance standards development.

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Lloyd’s approves Ariel Re Syndicate 2006 for 2026 launch

December 1 2025

The planned portfolio includes marine, energy, cyber, transition, and renewables.

Asia-Pacific bears half of global cyclone losses in ‘paradoxical’ 2025 season: Munich Re

December 1 2025

Record-warm oceans intensified storms worldwide, yet favourable steering currents kept global losses far below average while APAC bore the brunt.

NFRA orders insurers, banks to expedite support following deadly Tai Po fire

November 29 2025

China's regulator calls on the industry to act swiftly and to focus on the needs of those affected.

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