Strategy

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Geoffrey Grace takes on expanded role as Asia Pacific leader at Mercer Marsh Benefits

January 8 2026

Grace adds Pacific to his Asia placement responsibilities.

Niyam Group launches as new reinsurance venture in India

January 8 2026

Bobby Swarup leads the new venture and is joined by Sima Ruparelia.

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S&P withdraws Shin Kong Life’s ‘BBB+’ ratings following merger with Taishin Life

January 8 2026

The withdrawal followed S&P's assignment of a "BBB+" rating with a negative outlook to Taishin Life in November 2025.

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AIG names Eric Andersen as president and CEO as Peter Zaffino transitions to executive chair

January 8 2026

Andersen joins AIG after nearly three decades with Aon.

Nat Re promotes Jaime Jose Javier Jr. to COO, Von Edward Ebron to head of life reinsurance and data administration

January 7 2026

Javier has been with Nat Re since 2021 and Ebron since 2018.

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Aon secures Japan broker licence, opens new corporate broking arm

January 7 2026

The global broker says it also plans to open a new office in Nagoya to boost support for clients in central and western Japan.

IAG's WFI Insurance partners with Rural Aid to strengthen support for disaster-hit farming communities

January 7 2026

The partnership follows WFI's donation of A$250,000 to Rural Aid to assist farmers affected by catastrophic flooding in Western Queensland in April 2025.

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Prudential announces new US$1.2bn share buyback

January 6 2026

New buyback forms part of a broader plan to return more than US$5bn to shareholders between 2024 and 2027.

MS Amlin expands Phoenix Re cat bond to US$115m for 2026

January 6 2026

Phoenix Re 3 adds US$25m in collateralised capacity, with MS Amlin looking to broaden its ILS offering in 2026.

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IAG integrates RACQ into group reinsurance programs, expands quota share coverage

January 6 2026

IAG said the integration enables the group to achieve targeted synergies while simplifying overall reinsurance architecture.

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