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South Korea's DB Insurance completes US$1.65bn acquisition of Fortegra

June 1 2026

Fortegra will operate independently under its existing leadership as the two companies target growth across the US, Europe and Asia.

Specialty lines under extreme stress as Hormuz crisis tests reinsurance resilience — Howden Re

May 29 2026

A surge in claims and premiums across marine and war-related insurance is testing specialty markets, while reinsurers hold steady on capacity.

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SEADRIF, UN's FAO launch anticipatory drought insurance pilot in Laos

May 29 2026

As mainland Southeast Asia braces for a potential return of El Niño in 2026–27, SEADRIF and the FAO have rolled out an index-triggered drought insurance pilot in Laos.

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Starr taps Jane Tung as head of casualty in Hong Kong

May 29 2026

She joins after over seven years at Swiss Re CorSo.

IAG reaches settlement with Greensill Bank over trade credit insurance claims

May 29 2026

Confidential settlement will not have a material impact on financial position or FY2026 results, says IAG.

Middle East conflict losses ‘manageable’ for specialty P&C insurers – Morningstar

May 29 2026

Demand is rising for political risk, trade credit and energy cover, while a prolonged Hormuz disruption could still push up losses.

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Buckle, Gateway insurance sue China Construction Bank for US$13m over Vesttoo LOC fraud

May 29 2026

The latest claim adds to multiple similar actions against China Construction Bank Corporation, with estimated exposure of around US$2.81bn.

WTW appoints Cheryl Lee to lead FINEX business in Singapore

May 28 2026

Lee joins the broker from Aon, where she held financial lines roles over a six-year period.

Johnny Suen as Head of Property Hong Kong

QBE names Johnny Suen as head of property for Hong Kong

May 28 2026

He will also oversee property risks in Macau, Taiwan, and wholesale for Mainland China.

AIG appoints Tilden Goh as head of energy for Asia-Pacific

May 28 2026

Goh brings more than three decades of underwriting experience across complex energy portfolios.

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