Insurance Business ReviewFEBRUARY - MARCH 20266Copyright © 2026 ValleyMedia, Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or part of any text, photography or illustrations without written permission from the publisher is prohibited. The publisher assumes no responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts, photographs or illustrations. Views and opinions expressed in this publication are not necessarily those of the magazine and accordingly, no liability is assumed by the publisher thereof.Managing EditorRaven Mcguire*Some of the Insights are based on the interviews with respective CIOs and CXOs to our editorial staffEditorial StaffAaron Pierce Ava GarciaAlex D'Souza Abhinov PunnakkalJoshua ParkerSarah FernandesEditorialRaven McguireManaging Editoreditor@insurancebusinessreview.comIn a region marked by evolving liability risk and geopolitical uncertainty, insurance performance now depends on structural clarity and disciplined execution. This edition of Insurance Business Review APAC analyzes how underwriting frameworks and governance controls are redefining resilience.At the center of this edition is Woodina Underwriting Agency is recognized as Top Financial Lines and General Liability Insurance Services in APAC 2026 for institutionalizing an integrated underwriting and legal defense model built for long-tail certainty. By aligning underwriting intent with in-house legal execution through Martello Law, Woodina has restructured how professional indemnity and general liability claims are managed over their full lifecycle. This pure-cost defense framework has reduced legal expenditure by 45 to 50 percent while supporting steadier loss ratios and premium stability. The launch of Ivory Insurance, approved by the Australian Prudential Regulation Authority in 2023, extends this disciplined model to other underwriting agencies, creating a scalable blueprint for long-tail liability management without duplicating legal infrastructure.This edition is further strengthened by executive insights grounded in operational realities. Thomas LAGRIFFOUL, Regional Director of Compliance APAC at Coface [EPA: COFA], analyzes how Chinese export controls on critical minerals are reshaping trade finance risk, forcing diversification, tighter compliance, and enhanced portfolio risk management. Ed Gallon, Claims Director at PMA Companies, draws on more than two decades of workers compensation experience to underscore the importance of structured processes, transparent communication, and adaptive claims handling in a post-pandemic environment marked by longer disability durations and increased litigation.Together, these perspectives reinforce a clear message: sustainable performance in insurance depends on integrated judgment, disciplined structures, and continuous adaptation. We invite readers to engage deeply with this issue and consider how aligned underwriting, compliance vigilance, and claims rigor will define the next phase of growth across APAC.Building Resilience Through Integrated Insurance ModelsVisualizersMichael WayneChris LynnFEBRUARY - MARCH 2026, Vol 04 Issue 19 (ISSN 2837-1763) ValleyMedia, Inc. To subscribe to Insurance Business ReviewVisit www.insurancebusinessreview.com Email:sales@insurancebusinessreview.comeditor@insurancebusinessreview.commarketing@insurancebusinessreview.com
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