VIG Re secures MAS approval to open Singapore office
July 1 2026 by Aidan Gregory
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Record reinsurance capital drives creative solutions at mid-year renewals: Aon
- July 1
Australia and New Zealand cat XoL pricing down 15-20%, while pro-rata commissions were up 2-3%.
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Pricing is converging towards technical adequacy at 1.7, not overshooting it: Gallagher Re
- July 1
Relatively late renewal saw market dynamics in Australia and New Zealand continuing to favour buyers with loss free cat layers recording up to 17.5% reduction, alongside improved commissions.
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Cedents secure rate cuts, better terms, structural improvements at 1.7: Howden Re
- June 30
Assertive buyers, abundant capacity, benign loss experience and consolidation contribute to 10-15% rate reductions on loss-free business.
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‘We’re in for the long haul’: Valueattics Re targets steady growth with domestic gains, regional moves
- June 30
CEO TA Ramalingam tells InsuranceAsia News’ Between the Lines podcast the Indian reinsurer is building momentum with leadership positions and a disciplined underwriting approach, while laying the foundations for a broader regional presence.
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PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore
Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
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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.
