The Thai insurance regulator, Office of the Insurance Commission (OIC), has launched a "PRIME Generation 1" programme to develop risk management and insurance planning talent. This will help the insurance community to support the new era of global risks.
Arch Insurance Australia has promoted Ms Carey Sturgiss to the position of Southern Region Professional Indemnity (PI) Underwriting Manager.
Specialist (re)insurance broker AI12 has appointed Mr Jamie Eaton as Head of Financial Lines in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Insurance law firm Kennedys has promoted Mr James Melvin to the position of Regional Managing Partner for APAC, effective 1 March 2026, and Ms Nicole Wearne to the position of Australian Managing Partner.
Corporate and specialty insurer HDI Global has launched "Xcelerate29", its strategy cycle for 2026 to 2029, highlighting South-East Asia as a vital region for expansion. The firm said the plan focuses on "targeted international expansion, excellence in the core business, and establishing HDI Global as one of the top employers in the financial services industry."
Markel Insurance has appointed Mr Johnny Zhang as Senior Underwriter and Mr Jon Tam as Underwriter to its professional and financial risks (PFR) and cyber team in Greater China.
Egypt's Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has issued a mandate requiring companies operating in the consumer finance sector to provide insurance coverage for clients.
Arch Insurance Australia has promoted Ms Aisling Hegarty to the position of Head of Professional Indemnity (PI).
Composite insurance rates in the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased 10% in the IMEA region, where rates for large and complex organisations were often impacted by the reinsurance market, according to the "Global Insurance Market Index' report published by the world's biggest insurance broking group Marsh.
Composite insurance rates in the fourth quarter of 2025 decreased by 5% in the Asia region, according to the "Global Insurance Market Index' report published by the world's biggest insurance broking group Marsh.