Deutsche Rück flags Myanmar earthquake as biggest loss in 2025 as profits jump 45%
May 27 2026 by Mithun Varkey
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‘Pronounced softening’ at Florida renewals bodes well for APAC insureds, but long-term risks are building
- May 27
Double-digit price cuts at the June 1 Florida renewals point to near-term relief for APAC cedents, yet rising coastal exposure and inflation-driven construction costs warn that rating adequacy remains a longer-term challenge.
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Munich Re taps Gavin Maistry to lead APAC MEA L&H as Daniel Cossette retires
- May 21
Singapore-based Maistry was most recently the reinsurer’s global chief actuary for life and health.
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Consistency, not cycles, drives Asia Pacific strategy, Allianz Re’s Anna Kohls says
- May 21
Regional CEO talks to InsuranceAsia News about the ongoing rate softening, the new India joint venture, and the conflict in the Middle East.
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Munich Re warns of ‘turbulent typhoon’ season in North Asia as ‘Super El Niño’ risk looms
- May 20
El Niño is likely push 2026 typhoon activity above 30‑year average in the region with approximately 27 named storms, 18 typhoons and 11 severe typhoons possible this year.
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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.
