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Peak Re taps Philip Hough as CUO

February 2 2026

Hough had previously served as MD for Aspen Re.

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China mulls special-bond recapitalisation for state-owned insurers — report

February 2 2026

Fresh capital backing could be delivered via a 200bn yuan (approx. US$29bn) special-bond raise, Bloomberg reports.

Korea's core capital reforms to spur capital adjustments, but near-term impact remains limited

February 2 2026

Mandatory core capital rule from January 2027 targets heavy hybrid use, raising refinancing pressure, but is viewed as credit positive with limited near-term ratings impact.

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KDIC clears 3 preliminary bidders for Yebyeol Non-Life bridge insurer

January 30 2026

Hana Financial Group, Korea Investment Holdings, and JC Flowers & Co. have been selected and will now have until 30 March to submit final bids.

Zurich Malaysia, Kenanga Group partner to embed insurance, takaful in wealth planning

January 30 2026

The agreement will see Zurich Malaysia’s insurance and takaful solutions offered through Kenanga Group’s advisory and digital channels.

Indonesia’s AAUI chairman Budi Herawan named 2026 ASEAN Insurance Council chairman

January 30 2026

He has led Indonesia's general insurance association since 2023.

AXA Thailand widens river clean-up drive to recover 52,000 litres of waste

January 30 2026

Insurer has deployed a second catamaran to expand daily waste collection and recycling operations on the city’s main waterway.

Zurich Australia to divest investment arm to Russell Investments

January 30 2026

The deal will add nearly A$2bn in funds under management to Russell’s Australian wealth business, with completion targeted for end-Q1 2026.

2025 insured loss dip masks rising APAC catastrophe complexity — Willis

January 30 2026

Clustered events in the Philippines and Southeast Asia highlighted rising claims complexity and the region’s widening protection gap.

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Bupa Hong Kong, Tencent roll out palm-scan check-in across 20 clinics

January 29 2026

The rollout links Express Check-in with Bupa’s Blua Health app.

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