Munich Re warns of ‘turbulent typhoon’ season in North Asia as ‘Super El Niño’ risk looms
May 20 2026 by Roshan Nambiar
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Malaysian Re parent snaps up Labuan Re in US$100m deal
- May 19
MNRB Holdings will acquire 80% of the reinsurer, while Malaysian Re will retain its 20% stake.
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Australia’s cyclone pool cuts premiums by 37%, boosts availability in high-risk areas: ARPC
- May 19
Government-backed reinsurance scheme improves affordability and access in cyclone-prone regions, with insurer participation driving a 27% rise in policy availability since its launch in 2022.
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Swiss Re Asia adds Daniel Neo to its board of directors
- May 15
Neo, who was CEO formerly Asia Pacific at Sompo Holdings, will join the board on June 1.
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Swiss Re confirms Yusuke Matsumoto as head of APAC facultative reinsurance
- May 13
Tokyo-based Matsumoto had been interim head since Ronnie Tong stepped down in early April.
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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.
