BlackRock’s 15th annual survey of the global insurance industry found that respondents are increasingly seeking partners that go beyond investment management to take a holistic approach to investment, capital and technology to achieve long-term objectives and navigate an increasingly complex operating environment. The survey, which includes perspectives of 463 insurers across 31 markets representing investable…

Independent insurance broker Lockton has announced the appointment of Russell Smith as US Property & Casualty (P&C) Claims Leader. In his new position, Smith will focus on further strengthening and connecting Lockton’s claims and loss control capabilities across casualty, property, environmental, product recall, and related areas. Working closely with leaders across the firm to advance…

The Insurance Authority (IA), Hong Kong’s independent statutory regulator for the insurance industry, has published provisional figures for the first six months of 2026, showing that total gross premiums increased by 35.5% year on year to HK $573.6 billion, while underwriting profit from inward reinsurance business rose significantly. Released on 23 October 2026, the statistics…

Marsh, a professional services firm specialising in risk, strategy and people-related services, has appointed Andy Start CBE as Senior Advisor, with immediate effect. In his London-based role, Start will work with Marsh’s international businesses and global clients, providing advice on strategic implementation, risk and opportunity analysis, and leadership development. Marsh said his experience in senior…

As insurers across the Asia Pacific region target growth via international expansion and specialisation, the abundance of reinsurance capital is enabling strategic flexibility and the opportunity to optimise programme structures and improve capital efficiency, at a time when emerging trends such as artificial intelligence (AI) and its infrastructure create new opportunities in the region, according…