Japan insurers’ major nat cat claims hit US$464 in FY25, Kyushu floods drive 91% of losses: GIAJ
April 29 2026 by Joana Nguyen
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Baltimore bridge loss reserve hits US$2.8bn, topping Costa Concordia; Q2 marine reserving at risk
- April 28
US State of Maryland settles with MV Dali's owner and operator but not shipbuilder Hyundai, as the bridge collapse loss estimate rises to the largest marine insured loss ever.
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APAC Q1 nat cat losses moderate despite high humanitarian impact: Gallagher Re
- April 21
Below average tally of global insured losses in Q1 2026 will put the reinsurance market into an even better position to withstand higher individual or aggregate losses during the rest of the calendar year, Gallagher Re says.
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New Zealand hit by storm every 8 days as wild weather fuels 256% jump in claims: IAG
- April 21
Storm frequency has more than doubled, with the increased frequency of events driving a surge in insurance claims.
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US$76bn APAC nat cat losses in 2025 as protection gap widens: Aon
- April 20
Region is facing a convergence of climate risks that are no longer isolated or seasonal, says reinsurance solutions’ APAC CEO Rupert Moore.
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Partner Re | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds Partner Re survey.
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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.
