Munich Re has announced the retirement of Mr Daniel Cossette, who has decided to conclude his tenure after 19 years. He is succeeded by Mr Gavin Maistry as Chief Executive for Life and Health APAC and MEA.
Rising geopolitical tensions have increasingly affected insurance markets across the GCC, driving stronger demand for specialty insurance products such as war-risk, marine, political risk, and cyber insurance, according to Dubai-based investment banking advisory firm Alpen Capital.
The Financial Regulatory Authority (FRA) has held a consultative meeting with the managing directors of Egyptian insurance companies and executives responsible for reinsurance, to discuss the regulatory standards for reinsurance.
OdysseyRe has announced the appointments of Ms Anne-Claire Serres and Mr Tegwen Gromellon as Co-Chief Underwriting Officers of its EMEA division, effective 1 July.
Asian Reinsurance Corporation reported adequate operating performance despite volatility in underwriting results, according to AM Best. The Thailand-based reinsurer posted a return on equity of 8.3% in 2025, compared with 9.4% in 2024. Its combined ratio rose to 92.6% from 85.3% a year earlier, largely due to catastrophe events.
Bahrain-headquartered Trust Re has officially been accredited as an International Professional Partner Firm (IPPF) by the Chartered Insurance Institute (CII).
The Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) has released its latest premium assessment, confirming the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool is continuing to improve insurance affordability and availability in Australia's highest cyclone risk regions.
Swiss Re Asia has appointed Mr Daniel Neo as a member of the Board of Directors, effective 1 June 2026.