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Asia-Pacific insolvencies to fall 5% in 2027, but credit risks persist
Atradius expects weaker firms to exit rather than recover, keeping risk on the agenda for trade credit clients
By Mav Rodriguez Oct 17, 2026
Asia-Pacific insolvencies to fall 5% in 2027, but credit risks persist
Lockton hires Bupa Asia executive to grow Hong Kong employee benefits business
Joe Leung joins as Hong Kong medical costs are forecast to rise 9.9% in 2026
By Mav Rodriguez Oct 17, 2026
Lockton hires Bupa Asia executive to grow Hong Kong employee benefits business
Allianz Singapore pitches hospital cash cover for income gap as Shield rules tighten
Daily payouts of up to S$300 target lost earnings and household bills that hospital insurance does not cover
By Mav Rodriguez Oct 17, 2026
Allianz Singapore pitches hospital cash cover for income gap as Shield rules tighten
Poaching wars: Marsh spends US$30m in a quarter fighting rivals over staff
The giant broker looks to be going all-in on an expensive battle over talent, as Howden builds out its Asian teams with senior hires from rivals including Marsh
By Matthew Sellers Oct 16, 2026
Poaching wars: Marsh spends US$30m in a quarter fighting rivals over staff
Capital is pouring into Lloyd’s even as Asian hubs top the insurance rankings
Thirteen new syndicates opened their doors this year and more are lining up for 2027. Will the new money keep its nerve as rates soften?
By Matthew Sellers Oct 16, 2026
Capital is pouring into Lloyd’s even as Asian hubs top the insurance rankings
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 issues
By Matthew Sellers Oct 16, 2026
Giant Japanese insurer looking South (and to the US) for deals

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Asia-Pacific insolvencies to fall 5% in 2027, but credit risks persist
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Lockton hires Bupa Asia executive to grow Hong Kong employee benefits business
Lockton hires Bupa Asia executive to grow Hong Kong employee benefits business Group Benefits
Allianz Singapore pitches hospital cash cover for income gap as Shield rules tighten
Allianz Singapore pitches hospital cash cover for income gap as Shield rules tighten Insurance News
Poaching wars: Marsh spends US$30m in a quarter fighting rivals over staff
Poaching wars: Marsh spends US$30m in a quarter fighting rivals over staff Insurance News
Capital is pouring into Lloyd’s even as Asian hubs top the insurance rankings
Capital is pouring into Lloyd’s even as Asian hubs top the insurance rankings Insurance News
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