Credit risk

Credit and Political Risk is a global business and Australia is the latest place we're building our presence

SRG adds Simon McMahon to credit & political risk team in Australia

October 19 2026

He joins from Aon with more than 20 years of banking and insurance experience.

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India launches shipbuilding credit risk insurance products

October 14 2026

ECGC and New India Assurance will offer specialised credit risk cover for export and domestic shipbuilding projects.

We're delighted that Richard Adamczyk, Louise Wai and Jack Hullah are joining the team to further strengthen our underwriting and claims capabilities across Asia Pacific.

Canopius appoints new APAC property, credit and political risk heads, ANZ claims manager

September 22 2026

The three appointees are expected to deepen broker and client relationships while supporting growth and technical capabilities across the region.

HDI Global SE Singapore is delighted to welcome three new talents!

HDI Global expands Singapore underwriting capabilities with three appointments

September 14 2026

The hires add underwriting and operational expertise to HDI Global's international programmes and political and credit risk portfolios in Singapore.

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AM Best downgrades Himalayan Re ratings over governance concerns

September 4 2026

Despite the downgrade, AM Best continues to assess Himalayan Re's balance sheet strength as very strong.

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Japan's new reinsurance rules unlikely to slow asset-intensive deals despite higher scrutiny: S&P

July 23 2026

Tighter AIR regulation should improve industry-wide risk controls even as Japanese insurers continue to expand use of the structure.

Specialist Risk Group names Zong Wen Lee as principal, credit & political risk, Asia

June 2 2026

He brings market expertise and a track record developed across JLT, Markel and WTW.

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APAC insurers brace for margin squeeze as energy shock, volatility intensify risks for Q2 2026 — S&P

March 27 2026

Middle East conflict-driven energy disruption could test insurers’ resilience across the region, though insurers hold sufficient capital to absorb near-term stresses.

19 global (re)insurers back IFC’s $6bn credit risk transfer facility for SMEs in emerging markets

February 27 2026

The policy, signed with the consortium, is expected to support up to US$10bn in new IFC lending.

Aon Thailand names Nanthasri Kheankham as credit solutions executive

February 18 2026

She joins after over one year at AIG, where she worked as a credit underwriter.

Willis taps Seçkin Atilgan as Head of Growth, Trade Credit in Asia

August 5 2025

Prior to joining Willis, Atilgan spent nearly four years at Marsh.

Hong Kong insurers’ solvency ratios halve under RBC

October 15 2024

The addition of several additional risk management metrics has significantly reduced Hong Kong insurers capital levels under the new regime.

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