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Emerging risks | Growth Opportunities | APAC Insurance

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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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AXA logo on a modern glass building in Seoul, South Korea.
Kyobo Life weighs US$212m acquisition of AXA General Insurance — report
August 12 2026
South Korean insurer has been evaluating opportunities to enter the non-life market.
Suncorp logo with a yellow circle, related to Australian insurance company.
Suncorp GWP rises 2.7% as natural hazard costs exceed allowance
August 12 2026
Natural hazard costs reached A$2.02bn (US$1.4bn) for the year, A$254m above insurer's annual allowance.
Empty train station platform with boxes and 'In Force' sign, early exit door, and clock.
Asia's life insurers rethink products as surrender trends test customer retention
August 12 2026
Policy surrenders have surpassed maturity payouts in India, while Korea has seen cancellations rise 62.7% in early 2026.
Rescue workers in orange gear amid debris after US storm, Swiss Re catastrophe report.
Benign H1 catastrophe losses mask growing exposure — Swiss Re
August 12 2026
The reinsurer estimates changing climate patterns and rising reconstruction costs could drive insured losses up 5–7% annually.
Australian flag on a map of Australia, related to industry and geography.
Australian industry body urges broader remuneration disclosure in 2027 Brokers Code
August 12 2026
IBCCC flagged several elements of the proposed brokers code, stating that transparency, conflicts and accountability issues remain unaddressed.
IRDAI logo with a city and river backdrop, and a circular portrait of a smiling Indian woman in the foreground
Girija Subramanian joins IRDAI as whole-time member
August 12 2026
With over 37 years of industry experience, former New India Assurance CMD Subramanian will oversee the distribution segment at the regulator.
Jeong-Sook Kim, senior underwriting director, at UK P&I Club, with a cargo ship in the background.
UK P&I Club hires Jeong-Sook Kim as senior underwriting director to deepen Korea presence
August 11 2026
With more than 30 years of experience serving Korean and Asian shipping clients, Kim will lead the club's efforts to expand its membership base in Korea.
Stacks of coins representing investment growth in China and the US.
Mandarin Re lifts capital to US$26m, sees growth opportunities in underserved markets
August 11 2026
The Labuan-based reinsurer plans to deploy additional capital to fill capacity gaps left by competitors retreating from certain countries and regions amid a softening market.
Woori Financial building in South Korea with company logo and Korean text.
Tongyang Life becomes wholly owned Woori Financial subsidiary after share swap
August 11 2026
The deal ends Tongyang Life’s roughly 17-year run as a listed company, with delisting expected at the end of August.
Alan Moran with Brisbane skyline and Story Bridge in the background.
Alan Moran named chief broking officer at QIB Group
August 11 2026
He joins the Group's executive leadership team after spending 20 years at subsidiary Austcover.
GIFT City skyline with SEBI building, Mumbai, India, during daytime.
MS First Capital kicks off reinsurance operations from GIFT City
August 11 2026
The move aligns with MS&AD’s international strategy to pursue growth opportunities across Asia.
Jeremy Young of Manulife leads international brokerage and HNW distribution in Hong Kong.
Manulife taps Jeremy Young to lead international brokerage and global HNW distribution
August 11 2026
He will lead the insurer's push to reach HNW individuals across Asia, the Middle East and other international markets.
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