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Gallagher Australia appoints Blake Gleeson to newly created role of chief client officer

June 1 2026

The new role comes as the broker looks to strengthen client engagement and consistency across its Australian operations.

FWD Group appoints Martin Zingg to board of directors

June 1 2026

He will also serve on the insurer's audit and risk committees.

Mahindra, Manulife set up India life insurer as JV plans advance

June 1 2026

The incorporation of Mahindra Manulife Insurance marks an early step in the companies push to address India’s protection gap with a digital-first model.

Allianz Commercial taps Masahide Naito as head of property, Japan

June 1 2026

He joins after over 4 years at AIG General Insurance.

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QBE taps Andy Tsui to lead corporate underwriting in HK and Macau, People Risk unit for Asia

June 1 2026

The Hong Kong-based hire brings more than two decades of actuarial, underwriting, and portfolio management experience across APAC.

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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.