Munich Re cut book by 18.5% at 1.4 renewals as market softens
May 12 2026 by Aidan Gregory
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Swiss Re elevates Australia, New Zealand CEO Trent Thomson to global specialty head
- May 12
Thomson, who succeeds Anne Lohbeck, will be based in London.
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Australia records US$193.5m in insured losses from 2025-26 tropical cyclone season: ARPC
- May 12
Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) chief executive Christopher Wallace says the season was one of the most active in recent years, but that losses remained within expectations.
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Hannover Re grew premium by 18.8% during 1.4 renewals
- May 11
German reinsurer reaffirmed its 2026 financial targets following a strong first quarter.
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MS Amlin appoints duo to senior Singapore claims roles
- May 8
Joyceline Tay and Hung Wei Ng join the specialty (re)insurer as senior claims analysts.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe 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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Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern, but a governance issue that belongs on the boardroom agenda.
