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Friday, August 21, 2026

Underwriting/Actuarial

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Lloyd's Market Association moves to end cover for ships paying Iran's Hormuz transit toll
July 24 2026
New model wording excludes cover for transit-related payments and ends cover for the vessel where such a payment breaches sanctions or terrorism law.
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IRDAI clarifies role of actuaries, independent validation requirements under Ind AS
July 17 2026
Issued after insurer feedback, the guidance requires appointed actuaries to report to boards and insurers to run validation throughout the first year of adoption.
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Hormuz war-risk rates climb again after brief easing in June
July 15 2026
Renewed strikes on vessels have lifted Hormuz war-risk rates to around 2% to 4% of hull value, though they remain below March's highs.
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DUAL launches global transactional risk offering, targets £500m in premium by 2030
July 14 2026
Liberty Mutual joins as long-term capacity partner, with the platform unifying underwriting across five specialty lines.
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Aon India hires Taranjeet Walia for commercial risk role
July 9 2026
Walia will advise large corporates and financial institutions on integrated risk, capital and strategic solutions.
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Markel appoints Weng Fatt Tan to lead casualty underwriting in Malaysia
July 9 2026
Appointments adds dedicated casualty underwriting in Malaysia, with Tan to also oversee its marine energy liability portfolio.
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MLX Risk Partners secures Australian financial services licence
July 8 2026
The AFSL approval follows the company's separation from Market Lane Insurance Group earlier this year.
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Thin data, soft rates push Asia cyber underwriters further beyond traditional loss history
July 6 2026
Panelists at ITC Asia said internal case taxonomies and controls, such as MFA and EDR, offer signals where regional loss records fall short.
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HDI Global names Yibo Mo as liability underwriter in Hong Kong
July 1 2026
He joins the branch with experience in liability underwriting and international facultative business.
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Japan's non-life insurers face lower share-sale gains, but underwriting remains strong – Fitch
June 26 2026
The country's three major non-life groups remain well capitalised after FYE26 earnings were supported by divestment proceeds and better pricing in domestic motor and property lines.
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28 August
Banner for 22nd SIRC: 'Capacity to Capability'—Building resilience through innovation; futuristic city skyline with a glowing highway; Nov 1–5, 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre.