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Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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South Korea's DB Insurance completes US$1.65bn acquisition of Fortegra
June 1 2026
Fortegra will operate independently under its existing leadership as the two companies target growth across the US, Europe and Asia.
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AM Best places Labuan Re under review as MNRB moves to buy 80% stake
June 1 2026
The deal, valued at US$100.69m, is set to close in Q4, with ratings under review pending completion and assessment of Labuan Re’s credit fundamentals.
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Eastspring Investments appoints Fanny Lee as head of intermediary sales for Hong Kong
June 1 2026
Lee joins the asset manager with more than 25 years of private wealth distribution experience across Hong Kong and Greater China.
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Specialty lines under extreme stress as Hormuz crisis tests reinsurance resilience — Howden Re
May 29 2026
A surge in claims and premiums across marine and war-related insurance is testing specialty markets, while reinsurers hold steady on capacity.
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Thailand’s OIC rolls out second ASEAN life insurance leadership programme targeting ageing risks
May 29 2026
The initiative brings together regulators and industry executives across ASEAN to discuss longevity, AI adoption and resilience in the life insurance sector.
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SEADRIF, UN's FAO launch anticipatory drought insurance pilot in Laos
May 29 2026
As mainland Southeast Asia braces for a potential return of El Niño in 2026–27, SEADRIF and the FAO have rolled out an index-triggered drought insurance pilot in Laos.
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Aon hires Abhinav Chatterjee for life solutions team in India
May 29 2026
The hire strengthens Aon’s actuarial capabilities in India amid increasing regulatory and accounting requirements.
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Marsh Risk names David Wigley head of commercial in New Zealand
May 29 2026
He has been with the broker since 2020.
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IAG reaches settlement with Greensill Bank over trade credit insurance claims
May 29 2026
Confidential settlement will not have a material impact on financial position or FY2026 results, says IAG.
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Middle East conflict losses ‘manageable’ for specialty P&C insurers – Morningstar
May 29 2026
Demand is rising for political risk, trade credit and energy cover, while a prolonged Hormuz disruption could still push up losses.
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Buckle, Gateway insurance sue China Construction Bank for US$13m over Vesttoo LOC fraud
May 29 2026
The latest claim adds to multiple similar actions against China Construction Bank Corporation, with estimated exposure of around US$2.81bn.
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India eyes US$1bn LIC stake sale next month — Report
May 28 2026
The government is reportedly planning to divest around 2% in the state-owned life insurer as part of efforts to meet public shareholding requirements.
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