APAC cyber claims up 233% as tougher regulation tests insurance limits: Aon

Nearly half of the jurisdictions reviewed now impose revenue-linked cyber penalties, while mandatory breach-reporting requirements are in place across all but one market.

Samsung Life, Samsung Fire & Marine join US$1bn investment in AI infrastructure firm Helix

The KKR-backed firm builds infrastructure spanning data centres, power systems and fibre-optic networks for large-scale AI workloads.

Igloo revenue jumps 46% as AI-led automation cuts losses in FY2025

Insurtech expects to reach adjusted EBITDA breakeven by the end of 2026 as AI-led automation helps scale revenues without increasing costs.

Markel appoints Kevin Leung to lead Southeast Asia under new regional structure

The leadership change follows Markel’s broader Asia-Pacific expansion strategy, including ambitions to nearly double its regional business over the next five years.

APAC facultative demand climbs, but margins will be earned on terms

Facultative is evolving from an overflow tool into a strategic one, but with capacity plentiful, reinsurers are being asked to do more for less.

AI governance and data readiness to determine APAC insurers’ competitive edge: S&P

Insurers are set to increase AI spending sharply through 2028, with APAC carriers projected to allocate a greater share of technology budgets to AI than global peers.

Sompo names Joe Wee head of construction underwriting for APAC

Sompo has tapped the former Zurich executive to help drive underwriting standards and growth across its APAC construction portfolio.

China powers Asia’s marine insurance gains as region narrows gap with Europe – IUMI

APAC accounted for 30.8% of global premiums in 2025, although currency gains masked an underlying soft market.

ISO-compliant bunker fuel raises stakes for marine insurance claims

Growing concerns over compliant fuels linked to engine damage are prompting calls for enhanced testing and closer scrutiny of bunker quality throughout the supply chain.

Aon names APAC commercial chief Jane Drummond global CCO

Based in Chicago from January, she will lead the broker’s worldwide go-to-market strategy and sales, taking over from Anne Corona, now CEO of North America.

MAS says Asia needs broader risk-transfer capacity as infrastructure boom accelerates

Insurance-linked securities, captives and other alternative capital structures are increasingly important tools for supporting Asia’s rising infrastructure risk exposures, the regulator said.

Canopius appoints new APAC property, credit and political risk heads, ANZ claims manager

The three appointees are expected to deepen broker and client relationships while supporting growth and technical capabilities across the region.