Reinsurance

Korean Re secures approval to open new branch in India’s GIFT City

November 28 2025

The reinsurer plans to commence branch operations in April 2026 following authorisation from India’s financial services regulator.

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November storms push Suncorp FY26 natural hazard bill up to A$1.275bn

November 28 2025

November events added up to A$510m (US$332m) in estimated losses, with nat cat events depleting two-thirds of insurer's natural hazard allowance less than five months into the year.

Chris Mackinnon named to lead Munich Re Specialty’s Australia market push

November 27 2025

Mackinnon is set to join the business in H1 2026, pending regulatory approval, following his tenure as Lloyd’s Regional Director for APAC, Middle East, and Africa.

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Fidelis Partnership launches new (re)insurance MGA focused on alternative risk transfer

November 26 2025

Carnovis will offer structured (re)insurance solutions with diversified risk exposures across key global regions including APAC.

Sydney Soo joins vrs Asia Pac as Director

November 25 2025

He joins after a nine-year stint with Swiss Re International, where he was Head of Claims for APAC.

Malaysian Re targets further reduction in property exposure

November 25 2025

The reinsurer had a good year last year, but it only takes one major nat cat event to wipe out the gains.

Gallagher Re Chairman Paddy Jago to retire in 2026 after 50-year career

November 24 2025

Prior to joining the firm, he served as Willis Re's Global Chairman.

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AM Best affirms China Re’s ‘A’ ratings on improved overseas underwriting, strong capital

November 24 2025

Chaucer’s global non-life reinsurance operations continue to drive China Re’s earnings and diversification.

Cyclone Fina intensifies to Category 2 as Darwin braces for impact

November 21 2025

BOM warns that Cyclone Fina may strengthen further as it nears Australia's northern coast.

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IAIS sets global supervisory course to address risks from rising alternative assets, asset-intensive reinsurance

November 20 2025

The analysis highlights how recent shifts in investment and reinsurance practices are altering risk profiles and shaping supervisory priorities.

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