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Akihisa Hirata, new leader of Japan construction business at Howden, in front of construction site.

Howden taps Akihisa Hirata to lead Japan construction business

August 11 2026

The industry veteran has previously served Tokio Marine Group for over three decades.

Dave Wong, property underwriter for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan at Sompo, in front of Hong Kong's城市.

Sompo names Dave Wong property underwriter for Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan

August 11 2026

He brings a decade of GI experience to the role.

Jayne Bok, appointed head of Hong Kong and Macau at WTW, in a cityscape background.

WTW appoints Jayne Bok head of Hong Kong and Macau

August 11 2026

Bok keeps her regional investments remit as she takes charge of a market WTW has served for more than 50 years.

The cargo ship Mayuree Naree from Bangkok with smoke rising from the engine room.

Precious Shipping receives US$10.98m war risk payout for Thai-flagged Mayuree Naree

August 11 2026

The vessel remains grounded off Iran, with war insurers exploring an as-is, where-is sale.

Aerial view of Hobart, Tasmania, with Mount Wellington in the background.

RACT named interim partner for Tasmania's TasInsure

August 11 2026

The initial three-month agreement is expected to pave the way for a five-year partnership focused on improving insurance affordability and resilience, RACT said.

Financial data and stock market graph with Indian Rupee symbol and government report context.

IRDAI mandates monthly insurer data reporting for government's service sector database

August 11 2026

Life, general, and health carriers will need to file premium, claims and investment income figures by the 15th of each month from July 2026.

Close-up map highlighting China and surrounding Asian countries like India, Nepal, and Bhutan.

Insurers begin Typhoon Dolphin payouts after storm hits eastern China

August 10 2026

Early motor and property claims have been settled in Zhejiang and Shanghai.

QBE Australia Pacific board with Melanie Willis, John Smith, and Sarah Johnson.

QBE appoints Melanie Willis to Group Board; Curran to chair Australia Pacific

August 10 2026

The appointments are part of QBE's ongoing board renewal programme and come ahead of the planned retirement of Australia Pacific CEO Sue Houghton.

Ocean Underwriting adds two to Australia liability team

August 10 2026

The MGA continues to build out its Australian underwriting platform following recent hires across property, financial lines and liability businesses.

KDB Life building in Seoul, South Korea, with company name in Korean and English.

KDB Life draws final bids from Hanwha Life, Heungkuk Life and Korea Investment — report

August 10 2026

Samsung Life and Kyobo Life have reportedly dropped out of the final round despite preliminary interest.

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