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Singapore aviation insurance costs rise as Iran conflict escalates

Airspace closures and rerouting pressure regional hub operations linked to Europe-Asia routes.

Singapore shippers face policy cancellations as Iran conflict escalate

Hull and Machinery coverage faces cancellations with reinstatements costing more.

MS&AD cost cuts support long-term profitability: Morningstar

Forecasts show premiums increasing from $29.9b in 2024 to $32.4b in 2025.

Aon appoints Attard global head of reinsurance analytics

His focus will be the development of tools to help insurers manage market volatility.

Hong Kong finance regulators push AI to police AI risks

The programme builds on the Gen AI Sandbox launched in 2024.

CGRE launches aviation insurance and reinsurance practice

The aviation offering will deliver customised insurance, reinsurance and risk management.

Swiss Re taps Tamas Bown to run Asia-Pacific L&H Re unit

Bown returns to the region after leading the UK and Ireland unit that later added ME and Africa.

Pru Life UK Cebu move packs 1,000 workers into 12,130 sq ft

The build follows the earlier BGC Manila opening, with multiple work settings for branch leaders.

AM Best says Zurich $11b Beazley deal impact manageable

The acquisition financing includes existing cash new debt and an equity placing.

Markel appoints Ravi Jain to expand India distribution

Mumbai-based hire will report to managing director Deepika Mathur.

Financial institutions drive 2,000 M&A deals amidst tech pressure

But hidden liabilities could emerge after transactions close.

Hong Kong regulator fines three brokers $55,770 over AML breaches

Compliance gaps revealed weak controls for identifying politically exposed clients.

Great Eastern rolls out private platform as OCBC group access widens

It combines tailored coverage with a selected panel spanning trust health and international tax support.

Sompo lifts earnings target to $3.1b amidst improved auto and fire business

Profitability is expected to improve further in the domestic non-life insurance segment.

China issues 20 sci-tech insurance measures to back innovation risk

Policy framework encourages simpler financial protection tools.