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Fitch’s outlook for global insurance sector is ‘neutral’ despite pockets of deterioration
17th December 2025
Fitch Ratings has assigned a ‘neutral’ global sector outlook for the insurance industry in 2026, which reflects a stable operating environment in most markets and a sector that remains resilient, despite facing increasingly challenging conditions in specific markets. While the broader picture remains stable, the rating agency noted that there are ... Read the full article
AM Best confirms stable outlook for Malaysia’s non-life insurance sector
17th December 2025
Credit rating agency AM Best has confirmed a stable outlook for Malaysia’s non-life insurance sector, highlighting regulatory measures aimed at boosting insurance penetration and the phased removal of tariffs on motor and fire insurance. The rating agency notes that the sector remains well-positioned for sustained growth, even as Malaysia’s real GDP ... Read the full article
Pre-arranged disaster finance hits record high, Centre for Disaster Protection finds
17th December 2025
The Centre for Disaster Protection, an independent organisation working to strengthen the way the global system finances responses to climate and disaster shocks, has published new analysis showing that pre-arranged disaster risk finance has expanded rapidly worldwide, while the poorest and most fragile countries continue to receive only a small ... Read the full article
Florida property insurance market shows strong recovery, ALIRT reports
16th December 2025
ALIRT, a provider of insurance market research and analysis, recently released its annual review of the Florida domestic property insurance market, highlighting the overall state of the market following tort reforms. According to ALIRT, the Florida property market has shifted dramatically from its near-collapse in 2022, when rampant litigation abuse, soaring ... Read the full article
Guidewire introduces Olos to advance pricing, underwriting and workers’ comp performance
16th December 2025
Guidewire, known for delivering cloud solutions tailored to property and casualty insurers, positions its new Olos release as a major advancement in how the industry manages pricing, underwriting, and workers’ compensation claims. The company presents Olos as a collection of enhancements created to raise operational speed and precision while supporting insurers ... Read the full article
XS Global expands into Asia Pacific with Hong Kong launch
16th December 2025
XS Global, an independently owned managing general underwriting (MGU) platform, has expanded into the Asia Pacific region with the launch of XS Global Asia Pacific Ltd (XSGAP) in Hong Kong, with the office being led by APAC CEO and XS Global Executive Committee member, Steven Barnett. XSGAP, licensed in Hong Kong ... Read the full article
South Korea adjusts discount rate rules to ease solvency pressures on non-life insurers
16th December 2025
South Korea’s financial authorities have relaxed regulations on discount rates, a move expected to ease solvency pressures for the country’s non-life insurers, according to credit rating agency AM Best. Declining market interest rates, combined with stricter rules on discount rate calculations, have been creating challenges for insurers’ capital adequacy. The newly ... Read the full article
US commercial insurance pricing growth slows in Q3’25, says WTW
15th December 2025
WTW, a global advisory, broking, and solutions company, reports that US commercial insurance rates rose by 3.8% in the third quarter of 2025, continuing the easing trend observed earlier in the year. This follows increases of 3.8% in Q2 2025 and 5.3% in Q1 2025, according to WTW’s Commercial Lines Insurance ... Read the full article
AIG names Scott Leney as Regional President, AIG Asia Pacific
15th December 2025
American International Group, Inc. (AIG), an insurance organisation serving commercial, institutional, and individual clients, has announced the appointment of Scott Leney as Regional President, AIG Asia Pacific. In this position, Leney will have responsibility for AIG’s operations across Australia, New Zealand, Singapore, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, South Korea, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Vietnam, ... Read the full article
Swiss Re L&H Europe announces leadership updates
15th December 2025
Swiss Re, a global provider of reinsurance, insurance, and risk solutions, has announced a series of leadership changes within its Life & Health (L&H) Europe business. The announcement outlines new appointments and role transitions designed to strengthen collaboration across regional hubs, streamline operations, and ensure clients and partners continue to receive ... Read the full article
PFAS litigation and regulation set for major shifts in 2026, says DAC Beachcroft
15th December 2025
International law firm DAC Beachcroft, known for its work across insurance, health, real estate and commercial risk, reports that 2026 is likely to bring significant developments in both PFAS-related claims and regulatory timetables. Their analysis points to rising legal exposure for manufacturers and more pressure on regulators worldwide to bring clarity ... Read the full article
Chubb appoints Chris Colahan to lead Commercial Property & Casualty in Asia Pacific
15th December 2025
Large US insurer Chubb has announced the appointment of Chris Colahan as Head of Commercial Property & Casualty, Asia Pacific, taking effect on 9 February 2026. In this position, Colahan will oversee the strategy and performance of Chubb’s Commercial Property & Casualty business across the Asia Pacific region, with full responsibility ... Read the full article
Howden completes c.US$3bn debt repricing and upsize to support growth funding
15th December 2025
Howden Group, the global insurance intermediary, has completed a c.US$3bn equivalent refinancing and increase of its USD and EUR Term Loan B facilities, with the transaction closing on 11 December. The US$1.6bn USD Term Loan B facility was refinanced, resulting in a 75 basis point reduction in the margin to 275 ... Read the full article
Evercore ISI reports rising social inflation driving elevated casualty losses
15th December 2025
Evercore ISI, an independent research and investment advisory firm, reports that casualty reserves remain under pressure across the US property & casualty (P&C) insurance market. Companies including CB, Berkshire, EG, SIGI, and CINF continue to experience volatility in liability lines, with long-tail liability losses offset only partially by short-tail releases. To better ... Read the full article
Enterprise Risk Associates secures $150m investment from Macquarie Capital
15th December 2025
Enterprise Risk Associates, a US-based insurance brokerage platform that focuses on acquiring and partnering with independent insurance agencies, has announced an investment from Macquarie Capital Principal Finance, the financing and principal investment division of Macquarie Capital. The funding arrangement provides up to $150 million to support ERA’s acquisition-driven growth across multiple ... Read the full article
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