Editor's choice – (Re)in Asia

Editor’s choice

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China's insurers fast-track claims after deadly Guangxi floods, Hubei tornadoes

July 10 2026

Ping An P&C alone has reported more than 10,000 claims worth an estimated CNY110m (US$16.17m).

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Arrow Global Insurance acquires Australian MGA Fusion Specialty

July 9 2026

The acquisition strengthens AGI's Asia-Pacific footprint and comes months after Fusion expanded into Japan's transactional risk market.

Marsh takes full ownership of Thailand JV, rebrands as Marsh Risk Thailand

July 9 2026

The move concludes a 48-year partnership with local shareholders led by company founder Piya Jittalan.

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XN Global launches health insurance offering in Hong Kong

July 9 2026

The move broadens the managing general agent’s reach in Asia through a tie-up with local carrier Asia Insurance.

Carsten Staat to lead Allianz Partners' APAC, MEA operations

July 9 2026

He most recently served as managing director of the firm's German operations.

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Steadfast extends exclusivity period as Amwins, Dragoneer reaffirm US$5.33bn bid

July 9 2026

The deal would give Amwins a significant foothold in the Asia-Pacific market through Steadfast's underwriting agency operations.

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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Taiwan FSC clears E.Sun Financial’s US$1.39bn acquisition of Mercuries Life Insurance

July 9 2026

The transaction, announced in November 2025, will see Mercuries Life become a wholly owned subsidiary of E.Sun Financial.

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Middle East conflict, AI pull Asia’s insurance markets in different directions — Swiss Re

July 8 2026

Swiss Re expects Asia to outpace global insurance growth in 2026, though the regional outlook is splitting sharply between AI beneficiaries, energy-exposed markets and reform-led growth stories.

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RGA signs block coinsurance deals with Sumitomo Life and Anshin Life in Japan

July 8 2026

Sumitomo Life turns to reinsurance for the first time as insurers across Asia move in-force blocks off their books.

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