Reinsurance Glossary

Our Glossary database contains definitions of insurance and reinsurance terms.

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Note: While every effort has been made to ensure the reinsurance glossary contains accurate and up-to-date reinsurance and insurance definitions, this glossary should be used only as an educational resource, not as an authority.

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Reinsurance News

• Hong Kong and Taiwan: Swiss Re appoints new Head of Life and Health Reinsurance
  September 14, 2026
  Swiss Re has appointed Ms Iris Cheung as Head, Life and Health (L&H) Reinsurance, Hong Kong and Taiwan, effective 1 November 2026.
• APAC: Marsh Re announces appointments – Asia Insurance Review
  September 14, 2026
  Mr Beedle, one of APAC's foremost (re)insurance industry leaders, brings more than 36 years of experience in the reinsurance industry to Marsh Re, …
• Aptos integration with Archax enables movement of 100+ regulated assets onto blockchain
  September 14, 2026
  The FCA-regulated digital securities exchange brings its tokenization engine to Aptos, starting with a reinsurance income fund.
• Asia emerges as international programs hub as regional firms centralise risk management
  September 13, 2026
  The key resource for accurate, insightful and reliable coverage of Asia's insurance and reinsurance market.
• Swiss Re appoints new lead for Hong Kong and Taiwan life reinsurance | Insurance Asia
  September 13, 2026
  Swiss Re has announced the appointment of Iris Cheung as head of Life & Health Reinsurance for Hong Kong and Taiwan.