Outdated cat models can’t keep pace with soaring secondary peril’ threats: Swiss Re warns
April 21 2026 by Jon Guy
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Insurers must pair AI adoption with stronger cyber resilience, Hong Kong’s regulator warns
- April 20
Insurance Authority's Tony Chan tells IAN's APAC Cyber Risk and Insurance Summit that Hong Kong's regulator is developing a new AI governance framework to bolster cyber resilience amid rising AI-driven threats.
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Cyber risks more than an IT issue for marine insurers, even as Strait of Hormuz rates remain ‘prohibitive’
- April 16
Cyber risks have evolved from an IT issue into a physical threat for marine insurers, yet remain caught in a coverage gap as Strait of Hormuz rates stay 'prohibitive', Lockton's regional marine heads Sung Wook Han and Derek Shum tell InsuranceAsia News.
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APAC timber insurance market set for sustained growth, with mass timber projects to the fore
- April 14
APAC's timber and lumber insurance market is set for 7.2% growth to 2030, driven by a US$63bn regional sector and a green building boom – but while insurers are increasing capacity, they are applying tighter guidelines.
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As Blueprint Two heads off into the sunset, what next for Lloyd’s transformation?
- April 13
After US$600m spent and multiple delays over 30 years - and now a formal 'sunsetting' of its big-bang reform - industry insiders ponder what happens next with the market looking to move forward.
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BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.
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QBE | Elevating customer experience, humanising claims: QBE Asia’s ‘Solutions in a Box’
Vastly improving turnaround times and personalising service delivery, QBE Asia’s award-winning, end-to-end bundled claims solutions is a game-changer for the insurance industry.
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Beazley | What does cyber protection look like from day 1 to day 600 and beyond?
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern, but a governance issue that belongs on the boardroom agenda.
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Sedgwick | Preparing for the next storm
Insurance industry needs to recalibrate, invest in innovation and strengthen systems, talent and data practices.
