Strategy

Policybazaar appoints Sajja Praveen Chowdary as CEO

April 8 2026

Chowdary, a long-time Policybazaar executive, will take over as head of the insurtech after Tarun Mathur steps down citing personal commitments.

Pinnacle Underwriting taps Brendan McDonald to head expanded casualty and financial lines across APAC, MENA

April 8 2026

He moves after two years at Abu Dhabi Reinsurance Company Limited, most recently serving as head of liability and specialty lines.

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Aviso Specialty launches M&A practice, appoints Kane Sim as head

April 8 2026

He joins from Marsh McLennan, most recently serving as head of M&A for Pacific.

Markel opens Perth office with two senior underwriting hires

April 8 2026

Markel appoints Jerome Steyn and Pierre Dagnee to lead its underwriting presence in Perth as part of its national expansion.

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M Pallonji-backed general insurance venture clears first regulatory hurdle — report

April 8 2026

The preliminary approval moves the joint venture one step closer to entering India's general insurance sector.

MSIG, Football Association of Singapore seal three-year pact to strengthen local football

April 7 2026

The general insurer is supporting youth development and national teams in a bid to boost long-term growth of the sport in the country.

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DB Insurance clears South Korean regulatory hurdle in Fortegra acquisition

April 7 2026

Planned US$1.65bn acquisition of U.S. specialty insurer Fortegra by DB Insurance still awaits approval from American regulators.

CMB Wing Lung's revenue falls in 2025 but net combined ratio holds below 90% — AM Best

April 6 2026

The Hong Kong non-life insurer's A (Excellent) rating and stable outlook remain intact as strong capitalisation and rising investment returns offset a soft, competitive market.

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GIFT City (re)insurance premiums reach US$1.2bn in 2025

April 3 2026

Premium volumes written through GIFT City’s IFSC have grown more than eleven times over five years alongside a rise in the number of insurance offices.