Australia-based Pinnacle Underwriting has joined the Dubai International Financial Centre, to expand its regional presence and strengthen its reinsurance and risk management capabilities, announced a statement on the DIFC LinkedIn page.
Aon has appointed Richard "Dickie" Norman as Senior Broker within its Reinsurance Solutions Global ReSpecialty Property Team, effective 1 January 2026.
Aon has appointed Ben Jones as its new chief operating officer for Asia Pacific beginning 8 December 2025.
AM Best has assigned a Financial Strength Rating of 'B' (Fair) and a Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of 'bb' (Fair) to Royal Insurance Company (Royal) (Egypt). Additionally, AM Best has assigned the Egypt National Scale Rating of 'aaa.EG' (Exceptional) to Royal. The outlook assigned to these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable.
Lloyd's of London has signalled its intentions to enter the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) GIFT City in India.
Fitch Ratings has maintained a 'neutral' outlook on the APAC insurance sector for 2026. This reflects robust performance and strong solvency buffers across most markets in the region.
The operating performance of Mongolian National Reinsurance (Mongolian Re) is viewed as adequate, says AM Best.
Allianz SE, Reinsurance (Allianz Re) has appointed Ms Anna Kohls as Regional CEO and Head of P&C Client Management of its reinsurance branch in Singapore, effective 1 January 2026 and subject to regulatory approval.
Allianz SE Reinsurance has appointed Ms Anna Kohls as the new Regional CEO and Head of P&C Client Management of its reinsurance branch in Singapore, Allianz SE Reinsurance Branch Asia Pacific (Allianz Re APAC), effective 1 January 2026.