Kenya's Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has increased mandatory reinsurance cessions to Kenya Reinsurance Corporation (Kenya Re) from 20% to 25%, to be implemented in 2027.
Liberty Mutual Insurance has appointed Mr Shaun Sinniah as Head of Capital Solutions for Global Risk Solutions (GRS). This newly created role supports GRS's strategy to strengthen the connection between its risk and capital capabilities.
Al Ahleia Insurance Co (Al Ahleia) has a strong market position as one of the top three players in the Kuwaiti insurance market in terms of direct premiums written, notes Moody's Ratings (Moody's).
Fire insurance results in Japan have shown an improvement trend in recent years, according to Toa Reinsurance in its report "Japan's Insurance Market 2026", released earlier this month.
Traditionally, the trade-off in underwriting is often between speed and quality. But through AI, technology is allowing (re)insurers to improve both, according to Swiss Re Head of Underwriting, Life & Health, Hong Kong & Taiwan and Global High Net Worth, Hazel Etherington-Squires.
Prudential plc has announced the appointment of Mr Naveed Irshad as Regional CEO Africa, effective 26 October 2026.
Qatar Insurance (QIC), the leading insurer in Qatar and one of the largest across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA), has strengthened its partnership with Africa Specialty Risks (ASR) by investing in the latter.
Aon has promoted Ms Jane Drummond to the role of Global Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), effective 1 January 2027. She will report to Mr Andy Marcell, Deputy CEO and SEVP, Risk Capital and Human Capital for Aon, and will serve as a member of the Aon Executive Committee.
Prudential plc has announced the appointment of Mr Naveed Irshad as Regional CEO for Indonesia and the Philippines, effective 26 October 2026. He will also take enterprise-wide responsibility for the health and product businesses and will join Prudential's Group Executive Committee.