These are the highlights for events and updates across the insurance industry this week.
Edme Insurance Brokers has appointed Mr Nitin Firke as managing director - reinsurance. In his new role, he will be responsible for driving innovation, building global partnerships and delivering value-added solutions to clients through advanced risk transfer mechanisms and reinsurance advisory.
Aon has appointed Mr Rupert Moore as CEO of reinsurance across APAC and chairman of the region for Aon's Strategy and Technology Group.
Swiss Re has appointed Mr Stephen Abrokwah as the new head of life and health (L&H), Japan, effective 1 October 2025 and subject to the necessary approvals. He will transition into his new role starting in the month of September.
The insurance and reinsurance sector in the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) saw robust growth, with 135 related firms now operating in the ecosystem, increasing 8% from 125 in 1H2024, says the DIFC in a statement.
Eight out of the nine reinsurance companies established in Indonesia have met the first phase of minimum capital requirements (MCR) for 2026, according to data from the Financial Services Authority (OJK) as of the end of May 2025.
Discussions are underway among stakeholders in the reinsurance sector to develop a plan for the consolidation of state-owned reinsurers in Indonesia.
Oman Re, the Sultanate of Oman's sole reinsurer, has announced strong financial results for the six months ended 30 June 2025, highlighting the company's operational resilience and steadfast commitment to strategic delivery.
Santam, South Africa's largest short-term insurer, has been granted in-principle approval by Lloyd's to launch a syndicate based in London, which will accelerate the international growth and diversification goals of the Group.
Lloyd's global (re)insurer MS Amlin has announced the appointment of Mr Christiern Dart as CEO, effective January 2026 and subject to regulatory approval.