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Liberty GTS reshapes Asia-Pacific underwriting leadership team

April 2 2026

The run of new appointments is led by Keshaya Yap, who steps into the new role of Asia portfolio manager.

Australia passes law banning use of adverse genetic test results in life insurance

April 2 2026

The reform seeks to reassure Australians that genetic testing will not affect their access to affordable life cover.

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Price Forbes Singapore taps Rajiv Ramakrishnan as head of A&H

April 2 2026

He joins from Liberty to lead the broker's accident and health expansion across Southeast Asia and the wider APAC region.

SEADRIF eyes Philippines, regional infrastructure, and agri risk push in 2026

April 2 2026

Regional risk pool prepares to launch Philippine parametric cover this year, while scaling ASEAN-wide pushes on infrastructure and agri protection

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Australia’s home insurance gap widening amid surging premiums, rising risks — S&P

April 2 2026

Ratings agency notes that more households are dropping or reducing cover as living costs and extreme weather drive affordability pressures.

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Reinsurance capital hits new high, driving double-digit rate cuts in Asia-Pacific — Aon

April 2 2026

Favourable catastrophe experience in Japan, South Korea and Thailand helped drive double‑digit rate reductions and stronger buyer leverage.

Manulife completes acquisition of Schroders Indonesia after OJK approval

April 1 2026

Following the approval, MAMI and SIMI will operate in parallel during a phased integration.

April renewals deepen softening across APAC property as capacity stays ample — Gallagher Re

April 1 2026

Japan’s loss-free property cat programmes fell 15% to 17.5% risk-adjusted, with double-digit declines reported in India, the Philippines, and South Korea.

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Howden welcomes Mani Tsang as head of claims for Hong Kong

April 1 2026

She joins from HDI Global, where she was claims manager.

Prudential Singapore names new chief actuary and chief product officer

April 1 2026

Jimmy Wang has been promoted to chief actuary, with Lee Jiat Liauw moving to the role of chief product officer.

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