Kenya's insurance industry recorded strong growth with gross direct premiums rising 16.5% to KES466.58bn ($3.61bn), up from KES400.59bn in 2024, according to a statement released by the Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA).
Japan's life reinsurance market has undergone quantitative expansion with an increase in ceded volume, as well as qualitative evolution involving a fundamental shift in the role of reinsurance, in recent years, according to The Toa Reinsurance Company (Toa Re).
Zurich Singapore has appointed Mr Dylan Bryant as Head of Zurich Multinational and Captives, APAC, and Mr Patrick Fyson as Head of Property, Asia.
As risks are becoming more global and volatile, the value of reinsurance has never been more evident than it is today, according to a new report by the global reinsurer Munich Re.
A new International Alternative Solutions practice, bringing together specialist expertise to develop innovative risk and capital solutions for clients across international markets, has been launched by Howden Re.
AI data centres and renewable energy investments could generate around $200bn in cumulative commercial insurance premiums by 2030, says a new Swiss Re Institute report.
The Pan-Asia Risk and Insurance Management Association (PARIMA) will host its Singapore Conference 2026, beginning with a one-day Masterclass on 14 October, followed by the conference on 15 October 2026.
MSIG Hong Kong has appointed Mr Billy Wong as CUO, effective 2 September 2026.
Tysers Dubai has welcomed Mr Ben Lott to its non-marine team. In his new role, he helps develop the property and casualty (P&C) portfolio across MENA alongside Mr Younes Younes, who joined the (re)insurance broker in December 2025.
RB Jones Global, a provider of international specialist underwriting solutions, has launched an MGA in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC).