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Monday, September 21, 2026

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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.
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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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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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Hong Kong captive insurer count rises to nine with two new approvals
July 8 2026
New captives from the hospitality and logistics sectors broaden participation by both Hong Kong and Mainland Chinese corporates.
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QBE Australia Pacific CEO Sue Houghton to retire at end-2026
July 8 2026
She has been with QBE for more than five years and has a financial services career spanning more than 35 years.
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MAS targets captive and ILS market growth with new corporate structure
July 7 2026
Industry participants say the proposed framework, set to launch by 2028, could reduce costs, improve operational efficiency and support broader adoption of captives and insurance-linked securities.
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APRA finalises reinsurance reforms easing access to alternative risk-transfer solutions
July 7 2026
The reforms, set to take effect from 1 January 2027, expand the role of Appointed Actuaries and streamline regulatory approvals.
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Tonga's expanded drought policy triggers PCRIC payout after Niua rainfall shortfall
July 7 2026
It marks the country's second payout from the regional insurer, and the first under drought cover it added only at this year's renewal.
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Malaysia to begin MediAsas health insurance pilot by end-July
July 7 2026
The base MHIT plan is expected to be rolled out nationwide in January 2027 following the Klang Valley pilot.
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Japan's FSA finalises tighter rules on asset-intensive reinsurance
July 7 2026
Insurers face broader expectations on stress testing, collateral quality, recapture planning and reinsurer due diligence under the revised guidelines, which apply from July 1.
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