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XS Global Asia Pacific taps Mark O’Brien to lead Asia treaty portfolio growth

April 22 2026

The appointment follows the MGA’s recent launch of its Hong Kong unit and a series of regional hires, with O’Brien to be based in London.

CFC launches agentic underwriting within cyber business

April 22 2026

The agentic underwriting pilot has been rolled out on a limited basis, with all recommendations reviewed and approved by human underwriters.

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Fiji gets US$540k support from PCRIC after Cyclone Vaianu falls just short of cover trigger

April 21 2026

The ex gratia payment provides urgent relief following widespread flooding and displacement in the country.

MS Amlin launches sub-syndicate s1673 to expand underwriting capacity and support growth

April 21 2026

The vehicle will support business from the firm’s Portfolio Solutions team, which targets opportunities from its MS&AD network and Lloyd’s initiatives.

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Great Eastern posts 19% VNB growth in 2025 as Fitch affirms ‘AA’ rating

April 21 2026

Improved new business margins and rise in new business value underpinned Fitch’s decision to affirm the ratings of Great Eastern Holdings’ core insurance subsidiaries.

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Global nat cat losses in Q1 2026 below 10-year average — Gallagher Re

April 21 2026

Absence of US$10bn+ kept totals subdued, with economic losses of US$58bn and insured losses of around US$20bn recorded in the first quarter.

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Swiss Re names Anna Ziswiler as Head of P&C Re for Southeast Asia, India, Hong Kong, Taiwan, and Korea

April 21 2026

Ziswiler has been with the reinsurer for 16 years and will also take on Country President responsibilities for Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Korea and India.

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IAG creates Customer Advocate function to strengthen oversight

April 21 2026

Jennifer Cobley and Georgia Whitbread have been appointed internally to job-share the executive manager, community impact and customer advocate role.

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Generali's Human Safety Net mobilises US$19m in aid for over 515,000 vulnerable people in 2025

April 21 2026

The global initiative delivered over 100,000 volunteer hours in 2025, combining financial aid, co-funding, and Generali employee skills to support partner NGOs.

Australia’s average nat cat claim climbs 39% in 2025 as ICA lifts loss estimate to A$4.8bn

April 21 2026

Late-year storms and rising costs add to Australian insurers’ extreme weather bill, with Queensland accounting for A$4.1bn of insurance losses.

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