Soft market deepens dilemma at BIBA as brokers navigate rising risk, cyber demands
May 14 2026 by Jon Guy
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Strait of Hormuz, US-China tensions to the fore as London market examines major geopolitical threats
- May 13
UK political instability and challenges to the US dollar's dominance were also high on the agenda at the first Global Risk Summit in London this week.
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Once-in-a-lifetime opportunity: Asia’s data centre boom tests insurers
- May 13
Strong regional capacity is supporting a surge in mid-sized developments, but as projects scale up, insurers face a growing protection gap and rising reliance on global capital, Aon’s Terence Williams says.
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BESS’ ‘most favourable market conditions’, but fire and transformer risks keep APAC underwriters on edge
- May 12
Surging capacity and better data are softening the region's market, but fire risk, equipment failures and evolving standards continue to test underwriting discipline.
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‘Insurance can play a significant role in removing uncertainty’: underwriters seek to unlock 2026 carbon credit market
- May 5
Demand for carbon offsets is rising — but without insurance, analysts warn many credits may never reach the market.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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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.
