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Saturday, August 29, 2026

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Hena Choi moves to Singapore as Berkley Re Asia’ head of casualty
Hena Choi moves to Singapore as Berkley Re's Asia head of casualty
August 18 2026
Berkley Re Asia has appointed Hena Choi as head of casualty, the reinsurer announced on Tuesday. Choi is based in Singapore and started in the role this month. She joins from Samsung Fire & Marine...
Singapore direct insurance premiums rise 3.3% in 2025 as underwriting profit strengthens
Singapore direct GI premiums rise 3.3% in 2025 as underwriting profit strengthens
August 18 2026
Newly published full-year MAS data shows a sharp pickup in onshore premiums, offsetting a property-led offshore decline.
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Typhoon Dolphin drives nearly 130,000 insurance claims across China
August 18 2026
Estimated losses reached CNY1.75bn (US$259.5m), with insurers having paid or prepaid CNY80m across six regions by 12 August.
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Steadfast takeover bid enters final due diligence stage as exclusivity extended
August 17 2026
This marks the second extension of the consortium's exclusivity period as discussions continue over the A$7.7bn (US$5.5bn) takeover proposal.
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Philippine House approves expanded crop insurance bill as storm losses test PCIC
August 17 2026
The measure would widen coverage to more agricultural risks while allowing parametric products and greater private-sector participation.
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Draft rules set liability cover requirement for India's nuclear operators
August 17 2026
Under the draft SHANTI rules, operators must hold an insurance policy, financial security or both, though those running Central Government-owned installations are exempt.
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India’s GI premium growth eases to 5.6% in July despite strong health, motor and marine gains
August 17 2026
Health, motor and marine recorded double-digit gains, but sharp falls across fire, personal accident and miscellaneous weighed on overall growth
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China insurers launch dedicated quantum computing risk pool, issue inaugural policy
August 17 2026
A “1+4” product suite will cover equipment, technology, application and localisation risks.
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S&P expects HK life insurers to maintain 8%–10% growth despite Beijing’s tax scrutiny
August 17 2026
Resilient demand for diversification, wealth management and protection underpins the outlook.
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ProTec General names Subramanyam Brahmajosyula head of underwriting and reinsurance
August 16 2026
The former SBI General chief technical officer joins the newly licensed Indian insurer with more than 35 years across underwriting, claims, reinsurance and product development.
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28 August
Banner for 22nd SIRC: 'Capacity to Capability'—Building resilience through innovation; futuristic city skyline with a glowing highway; Nov 1–5, 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre.