(Re)insurers face rising threat of claims inflation from Middle East conflict: Morningstar DBRS
May 28 2026 by Aidan Gregory
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Niyam Group appoints Ruchi Sheth as director for marine, energy
- May 28
She has over two decades of experience in general insurance, and was most recently vice president for marine insurance at Tata AIG General Insurance.
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‘Asia is an active strategic focus’: Fidelis aims to bulk up property treaty, specialty lines
- May 28
The Fidelis Partnership is targeting greater proximity and deeper local broker relationships in a region it sees as being an 'attractive market for decades to come', deputy chairman Charles Mathias tells InsuranceAsia News.
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Deutsche Rück flags Myanmar earthquake as biggest loss in 2025 as profits jump 45%
- May 27
German reinsurer posts strong premium growth and improved underwriting, with international expansion underpinning strong outlook.
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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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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.
