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This week, Mithun also speaks with Rinnah Roque, who leads international programs for HDI Global in the region, to discuss emerging trends and challenges. The team also examines the Nepal floods, key people moves, the port backlog in China, the sinking of the Ocean Winner bulk carrier, the Steadfast deal, and Tokio Marine's acquisition plans in Australia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the InsuranceAsia News podcast, editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey is joined by deputy editor Andrew Mullen, senior correspondent Aidan Gregory, and reporters Joana Nguyen and Roshan Nambiar, to discuss the latest developments shaping Asia’s insurance and reinsurance markets. This week, Mithun speaks with Lay See Ong, Willis' digital infrastructure industry leader for Asia, to discuss the most rapidly evolving risk story. Lay See discusses surging demand for data centre coverage across APAC and the opportunities and headaches it is creating for risk managers. The team also examines nat cats in China, Indonesia, Japan, and South Korea, financial results, the latest with the marine war market, El Nino, and shipbuilding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the InsuranceAsia News podcast, deputy editor Andrew Mullen is joined by senior correspondent Aidan Gregory, and reporters Joana Nguyen and Roshan Nambiar, to discuss the latest developments shaping Asia’s insurance and reinsurance markets. This week, editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey speaks with Marc Burban, CEO and founder of China-based broker Asian Risks Management Services, to gain insights on the Chinese general insurance market, as well as the opportunities for domestic and international (re)insurers. Also, as China has witnessed several losses related to factory fires recently, Marc sheds light on the challenges of risk management in the world’s largest manufacturing base. The team also examines the earthquake in Japan, the Origin Energy data breach, as well as M&A news in Australia, Malaysia, and India. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the InsuranceAsia News podcast, editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey is joined by deputy editor Andrew Mullen, reporters Joana Nguyen and Roshan Nambiar, and intern Aleyna Wang to discuss the latest developments shaping Asia’s insurance and reinsurance markets. This week, Mithun speaks with Tim Huxley, chairman of Mandarin Shipping, to gain the buyers' perspective on the ongoing disruptions in the marine industry. Tim unpacks how the risk landscape for the shipping industry is shifting amid escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, the Red Sea and also the Black Sea, and how that is reshaping shipping and the global economy. The team also examines extreme weather in China, nat cat losses, Steadfast's acquisition, Sompo's Brazilian acquisition, Marsh's Thailand rebrand, the impact of the bar fire in Thailand, and the low-altitude economy. Subscribe to the daily and weekly newsletters to get the latest Insurance Asia News updates: https://insuranceasianews.com/newsletter/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the InsuranceAsia News podcast, editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey is joined by deputy editor Andrew Mullen, senior correspondent Aidan Gregory, reporter Joana Nguyen, and intern Aleyna Wang to discuss the latest developments shaping Asia’s insurance and reinsurance markets. This week, Mithun speaks with Hitesh Kotak, CEO for Japan, India, South Korea, and Southeast Asia at Munich Re. Hitesh offers a view on the 2026 renewals and looks ahead to the 1.1 renewals at the start of 2027, while he also unpacks the regions risk outlook and looks at how reinsurers are exploring an increasingly complex landscape. The team also examines Marsh's lawsuit against four former executives in Hong Kong, people moves, the 1.7 renewals, storms in China, Australian regulations, Singapore's protected cell company framework, Hong Kong's new captives, India's MGA regime, and acquisition by Sompo and QBE. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the InsuranceAsia News podcast, editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey is joined by deputy editor Andrew Mullen, senior correspondent Aidan Gregory, reporter Roshan Nambiar, and intern Aleyna Wang to discuss the latest developments shaping Asia’s insurance and reinsurance markets. This week, Mithun speaks with Trent Brown, CEO of Australian broker Knightcorp, about the role of technology and how broking is about advocacy and how customers want a differentiated experience. The team also examines the latest on the Strait of Hormuz and the new Lloyd's consortium, exclusive people moves, the Zurich-Beazley deal in Australia, Markel's Asia push, strong demand for surety in India, and the latest on the earthquake in the Philippines. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of the InsuranceAsia News podcast, editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey is joined by senior correspondent Aidan Gregory and reporters Joana Nguyen and Roshan Nambiar to discuss the latest developments shaping Asia’s insurance and reinsurance markets. This week, Mithun speaks with TA Ramalingam, managing director and chief executive officer of Valueattics Reinsurance, India’s first private sector reinsurer, about the Fairfax-backed carrier’s strategy, growth ambitions and the evolving dynamics of India’s fast-growing insurance and reinsurance market. The team also examines the impact of the recent earthquake in the Philippines, the multi-billion-dollar bid for Australian broker Steadfast, BMS’ exit from its Hong Kong Asia M&A business, Victor Kuk’s plans for Peak Re, Asian carriers’ growing sidecar ambitions, and exclusive people-move stories from across the region. Co-produced by Joana Nguyen Produced by Jarrod Watt Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey, deputy editor Andrew Mullen senior correspondent Aidan Gregory, and reporters Joana Nguyen and Roshan Nambiar discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This week, Mithun sat down with Otonomi CEO Yann Barbarroux to discuss parametric cargo insurance and how the conflict in the Middle East is shaping the industries approach to risk. The team also talks about quarterly results from Japan’s big three P&C insurers, Greensill, M&A, and nat cats. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey, deputy editor Andrew Mullen senior correspondent Aidan Gregory, and reporters Joana Nguyen and Roshan Nambiar discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This week, Mithun sat down with Testudo founder and CEO George Lewin-Smith to discuss AI liability risk and how they provide dedicated liability coverage for companies deploying generative AI and agentic systems. The team also talks about quarterly results from the leading reinsurers, nat cats, M&A, some big people moves, and the latest from the Strait of Hormuz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey, senior correspondent Aidan Gregory, and reporter Joana Nguyen discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This week, Mithun sat down with Igloo co-founder and CEO Raunak Mehta to discuss the insurtech's value proposition, its growth and acquisition plans, and also how technology and AI are reshaping the insurance value chain. The team also talks about some big people moves, nat cats, asset-intensive reinsurance, and Hong Kong's marine pool. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey, deputy editor Andrew Mullen, senior correspondent Aidan Gregory, and reporters Joana Nguyen and Roshan Nambiar discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This week, Aidan sat down with CyberCube CEO Chris Methven to discuss the development of the cyber insurance market in Asia Pacific, as well as CyberCube's growth plans for the region. The team also talks about the latest insurance market impacts of the conflict with Iran in the Middle East, Sompo's Australia expansion, a leadership change at Swiss Re, a cyclone in New Zealand, and what's next for Lloyd's after Blueprint Two. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey, deputy editor Andrew Mullen, senior correspondent Aidan Gregory, and reporters Joana Nguyen and Roshan Nambiar discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This week, Mithun sat down with former Steadfast Group COO Nigel Fitzgerald, who recently launched a new MGA in Australia known as Kaibridge. Fitzgerald discusses the new MGAs plans for growth in Australia and how insurers can overcome the technology debt and operational complexity that holds back many legacy carriers. The team also talks about the outcome of the 1.4 renewals in India, Japan, South Korea, and the Philippines, as well as the latest insurance market impacts of the conflict with Iran in the Middle East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey, deputy editor Andrew Mullen, senior correspondent Aidan Gregory, and reporters Joana Nguyen and Roshan Nambiar discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This episode features a special interview with Pavlos Spyropoulos, regional managing director for Asia Pacific at Tokio Marine Kiln. Pavlos discusses Lloyd's Singapore and the evolution of Asia's specialty market. The team also discusses the leadership change at Hong Kong reinsurer Peak Re, the strategic deal between Berkshire Hathaway and Tokio Marine Holdings, M&A, people moves, and the latest from the conflict in the Middle East. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey, senior correspondent Aidan Gregory, and reporters Joana Nguyen and Roshan Nambiar discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This episode features a special interview with Phil Bilney, executive chairman of +8 Partners. Phil discusses Hong Kong’s role as a hub for marine insurance within Asia Pacific, and what the territory can do to improve its competitiveness versus rivals such as London and Singapore. The team also discusses the fallout in the insurance industry from the ongoing war in the Middle East between Iran and the United States and its ally Israel, and recent leadership changes at Berkshire Hathaway Specialty Insurance, Gallagher Re and Liberty and our feature on International Women’s Day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey, deputy editor Andrew Mullen, senior correspondent Aidan Gregory, and reporter and Joana Nguyen discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This episode features a special interview with Mark Rueegg, CEO and founder of parametric specialist CelsiusPro. Mark discusses pushing the boundaries of parametric cover in Asia Pacific. Other topics include Sompo completing its acquisition of Aspen, Swiss Re CorSo announcing its acquisition of a QBE division, Steadfast's CEO retiring, Aviso Specialty's rain on Lockton and the P&I renewals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey, senior correspondent Aidan Gregory, and reporters Joana Nguyen and Roshan Nambiar discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This episode features a special interview with Kyle Schwaeble, the head of incident response for Asia Pacific at cyber security specialist S-RM. Kyle discusses the world of cyber incident response and the evolving nature of cyber risk and also provides some key takeaways for cyber insurers. Other topics include Marsh's lawsuit, Lloyd's applying for a Gift City licence in India, space insurance, AUB's acquisition and capital raise, Kaibridge's launch, Vig Re's Asian expansion, and the upcoming P&I renewal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey, deputy editor Andrew Mullen, senior correspondent Aidan Gregory, reporters Joana Nguyen and Roshan Nambiar discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This episode features a special interview with Andrew Smith, co-founder and COO of Swiss Re-owned water risk intelligence firm Fathom. Andrew discusses Fathom's approach to flood modelling and the challenges in closing the flood protection gap in the region. Other topics include Zurich's bid for Beazley, nat cats, Vietnam's new reinsurer AlphaRe, and date centres. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Deputy editor Andrew Mullen is joined by senior correspondent Aidan Gregory and reporters Joana Nguyen and Roshan Nambiar discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This episode features a deep dive into the 1.1 renewals, plus other topics, including MS Amlin's Phoenix 3 Re renewal, the Bondi Beach attack, nat cats, Liberty Mutual streamlining its Singapore operations, M&A and a large number of people moves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey, deputy editor Andrew Mullen, senior correspondent Aidan Gregory, reporters Joana Nguyen and Roshan Nambiar discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This episode features a special interview with Hassan Omaish, CEO at Allianz Trade for Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan. Hassan discusses rising insolvencies, disruptions to global trade and rising economic volatility. Other topics include the fire at the Hong Kong housing estate, nat cats in Australia, floods in Southeast Asia, and M&A. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

InsuranceAsia News editor-in-chief Mithun Varkey, deputy editor Andrew Mullen, senior correspondent Aidan Gregory, reporters Joana Nguyen and Roshan Nambiar discuss the stories shaping the region’s (re)insurance markets. This episode features a special interview with Rebekah Khew, the Asia Pacific director at Vivace Insurance Partners. Rebekah discusses the MGA landscape in the region, and opportunities and challenges for the emerging sector in Asia. Other topics include the fire at the Hong Kong housing estate, John Neal, nat cats in Australia, Mapfre Re, and a new reinsurer in Vietnam. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.