Editor's choice – (Re)in Asia

Editor’s choice

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Some insurers ease Hormuz rates on US-Iran deal hopes, but pre-war pricing hinges on stability

June 17 2026

Early cuts of up to 40% have surfaced, though pricing stays patchy and a history of broken ceasefires leaves many insurers reluctant to move fast.

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Defne Turkes to step up as President of Liberty International Insurance from July

June 16 2026

She will lead strategic growth across commercial insurance internationally as well as retail markets in Asia.

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Descartes gains Lloyd's coverholder status via OAK Global partnership

June 16 2026

The tie-up allows Descartes to scale parametric insurance offerings at Lloyd’s, targeting climate and emerging technology risks.

India to divest up to 5% stake in GIC Re

June 16 2026

The planned stake sale in GIC Re forms part of the government’s broader divestment strategy, as the reinsurer reports reduced underwriting losses.

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Hong Kong insurers deepen AI push as regulator adds three to cohort programme

June 16 2026

The AI Cohort Symposium 2026 saw first-batch participants report gains across underwriting, claims and customer service, while newcomers Manulife, BOC Life and China Life unveiled new plans.

Tysers names William Furness-Smith as Singapore CEO

June 15 2026

He will take on the interim CEO role for the broker while awaiting sign-off from Singapore’s regulator.

VIG Re taps Swiss Re's Wilfrid Goh to build Asia presence

June 15 2026

The Prague-based reinsurer brings on a 20-year industry veteran to lead its representative office in Singapore.

Swiss Re appoints Torben Swart to newly created technical and operational role

June 15 2026

From August, he will assume the role of head of technical & operational excellence, APAC ex-China, as well as head of the reinsurer's HK branch.

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Allianz leads bid for HSBC’s Singapore life insurance unit - Report

June 15 2026

Details of the transaction are expected to be announced soon, though other bidders remain interested in HSBC's Singaporean assets.

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India's health insurers power 8.7% May premium growth amid rising healthcare costs

June 15 2026

Standalone health premiums surged 31.7%, outpacing the broader market as rising medical costs and expanding healthcare coverage continued to drive demand

MetLife eyes stronger India presence via majority stake in PNB MetLife

June 12 2026

The insurer currently holds a 49.73% stake in PNB MetLife India and is actively eyeing a controlling stake in the JV.

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APRA confirms capital reporting template for longevity products

June 12 2026

The regulator received no industry submissions on the draft template, which supports the rollout of the advanced illiquidity premium from 1 July 2026.

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