Insurance News

Giant Japanese Insurer looking South (and to the US) for deals
Months after losing HSBC Life Singapore to Allianz, the Osaka-based insurer is signalling it still wants scale in the city-state, and has named a target that comes with political baggage
By Matthew Sellers Oct 16, 2026
Giant Japanese Insurer looking South (and to the US) for deals
Marsh picks up the biggest share of Greensill bill as Credit Suisse claim settles
The broker, rather than the insurers whose names were on the policies, is reported to be paying most of a deal that ended the A$2.8bn Federal Court fight
By Matthew Sellers Oct 16, 2026
Marsh picks up the biggest share of Greensill bill as Credit Suisse claim settles
Peak Re brings a reinsurer's view into GAIP's protection gap work
Third underwriting firm to join in five weeks, as Asia insures 8% of disaster losses
By Camille Joyce Lisay Oct 16, 2026
Peak Re brings a reinsurer's view into GAIP's protection gap work
SME cyber insurance uptake stalls everywhere except the US
Penetration sits near 10% in most markets while the US runs at triple that and awareness is not why
By Daniel Wood Oct 16, 2026
SME cyber insurance uptake stalls everywhere except the US
AXA XL backs app-based art and collectibles cover in Singapore
Collectors in Singapore can now buy instant all-risk cover through KoverNow’s app, with AXA XL providing the capacity
By Camille Joyce Lisay Oct 16, 2026
AXA XL backs app-based art and collectibles cover in Singapore
Marsh looking to cut even more costs as AI reshapes its back office
The world’s largest broker has begun to “harvest some attrition”. Executives say the savings will fund new producers, while mid- and back-office roles shrink
By Matthew Sellers Oct 16, 2026
Marsh looking to cut even more costs as AI reshapes its back office
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