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Monday, October 26, 2026

Asia

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Japan cyber claim notifications surge ‘fivefold’ as attacks mount
October 26 2026
A cyber state of emergency and the PHP flaws behind “Black October” have left Japan’s insurers bracing for losses.
Embroidered globe covered with network screens and a PHP2Shell tag, symbolising global cybersecurity risks.
PHP2Shell adds to APAC cyber pressure
October 23 2026
PHP2Shell may fall short of the worst fears, but AI’s double edge is fuelling a rise in regional claims.
Hong Kong skyline and Victoria Harbour viewed from above, featuring dense high-rise buildings and the Bank of China Tower.
Asia commercial property rate cuts deepen to 7% in Q3
October 23 2026
Overall commercial insurance rates fell 6% for the region, according to Marsh, marking the region’s 11th consecutive quarter of decline amid ample capacity and strong insurer competition.
Joanne (Jeongyeon) Shim to Talbot this week as an underwriter in our Crisis Management team in Singapore.
Talbot Underwriting adds Joanne Shim to Singapore crisis management team
October 22 2026
She moves from Korea's LK Insurance Services with nearly five years of broking experience.
Chubb sign outside a building, set behind landscaped flower beds.
Chubb’s Asia P&C premiums rise 7.5% in third quarter
October 21 2026
The regional performance helped lift net premiums written in its Overseas General Insurance division.
A rocket launches from a sea platform, surrounded by towering clouds of smoke and flames.
Hong Kong's ambitions in China's NewSpace market face capacity, expertise headwinds 
October 21 2026
With international markets still central to space risk placements, the city needs to bridge the gap by building specialist capabilities.
Siew Choo Tan will take over as CEO Asia, succeeding Ivan Chan, subject to regulatory approval.
Siew Choo Tan to succeed Ivan Chan as Helvetia Baloise's Asia CEO
October 20 2026
Tan's appointment will take effect on 1 January 2027, while Chan will transition to the role of senior advisor.
Marina Bay Sands hotel and Sands Expo and Convention Centre under a blue sky, with the PARIMA logo.
Asian corporates warm to captives, but local expertise lags
October 17 2026
Panellists at PARIMA’s Singapore conference said captives are drawing more interest as fewer risks suit standard cover, but setting one up is hard without the actuaries, claims experts and insurers to...
HDFC Life logo displayed on a smartphone against a background of red and green stock market candlesticks.
HDFC Life’s H1 VNB rises 12% as product mix shifts away from participating savings
October 16 2026
A shift towards higher-margin products supported VNB growth, although higher expenses weighed on profitability growth.
John Chen succeeds William Liang as Allianz Jingdong CEO
Allianz Jingdong taps former Swiss Re China head John Chen for CEO
October 16 2026
He succeeds William Liang, who stepped down after 11 years with the group to pursue a new role.
A hand holds a smartphone displaying the ICICI Lombard General Insurance logo against glowing financial charts.
ICICI Lombard’s combined ratio worsens to 107% in H1 as fire and health loss ratios climb
October 15 2026
The insurer's half-year profit fell 13.9%, while gross direct premium income rose 5.4% to ₹151.10bn (US$1.59bn).
Two professionals review risk management dashboards on multiple computer screens.
Peak Re joins Global Asia Insurance Partnership as principal partner
October 15 2026
The partnership adds Peak Re to GAIP's expanding network as the platform works to address protection gaps across the region through greater industry collaboration.
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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.