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Hong Kong insurance broker Kepler targets Nasdaq listing with up to US$8.4m IPO

September 4 2025

The Hong Kong-based broker plans to offer 1.4 million shares at US$4-6 each.

OIC tells KWI Life to submit special audit, financial statements by end-October

September 4 2025

Regulator has kept KWI Life under close watch due to concerns about its financial stability, but notes the insurer has made progress by raising its capital.

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Asia's catastrophe protection gap widens with only 12% of losses insured: Verisk

September 4 2025

Rising construction in high-risk areas and inflation are contributing to growing catastrophe exposure across Asia.

Aon appoints Andrew Minnitt and Qin Lu to lead Southeast and North Asia

September 4 2025

Leaders take on expanded responsibilities in line with the creation of a new subregional structure at the business.

Marcus Pearson commences as CEO of Lockton Pacific

Marcus Pearson commences Lockton Pacific CEO post

September 4 2025

Pearson now leads the brokerage's Australia and New Zealand operations.

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Victoria motor theft claims hit record A$223m: Insurance Council of Australia

September 4 2025

National motor theft claims climbed 11% in volume and 20% in costs last financial year, according to ICA data.

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ACCC raises competition concerns over IAG's proposed A$1.35bn acquisition of RAC Insurance

September 4 2025

The consumer watchdog is inviting industry feedback ahead of a final decision, which is planned for November.

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Australia's GI sector posts 22% surge in Q2 insurance service result, as retail gains offset speciality declines

September 4 2025

Cyber, marine and D&O lines posted sharp swings in claims and profits, while householders and domestic motor drove industry growth, APRA data shows.

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SEADRIF pays out US$2m to Lao PDR under new sovereign parametric insurance policy

September 4 2025

The new policy, issued in May and developed in partnership with Gallagher Re, uses human impact data as the trigger for payouts.

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Fitch revises global reinsurance sector outlook to 'deteriorating' on pricing pressure, rising catastrophe losses

September 4 2025

The rating agency expects margins to weaken in 2026 as abundant capacity and softer rates erode underwriting profitability, though capitalisation will remain strong.

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