Not blowout year, but M&A resiliency remains amid soft market, improving geopolitical outlook
July 6 2026 by Aidan Gregory
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We’ve seen reinsurers’ appetite prevail at 1.7, Gallagher Re’s Roshan Perera says
- July 2
New managing director and head of APAC tells InsuranceAsia News that while there seems to be some more room for rate reduction, cedents will certainly benefit from more options and flexibility in future renewals.
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Australian ‘gatekeeper’ firms urged to review PI cover as sweeping regulatory changes come into effect
- July 1
New money laundering and counterterrorism rules, which came into effect on Wednesday, will see strict penalties imposed.
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‘Sweet spot for global insurance’: regulatory confidence key to attracting global insurers to Asia
- June 29
Senior executives from EY, FWD Group, HSBC, and Manulife told the FT Global Insurance Summit that proactive regional regulation and long-term commitment are turning Asia into the insurance industry's most compelling growth market.
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Buyer-friendly renewals persist at 1.7 as soft market signs mount, but reinsurers signal pricing floor
- June 26
Rate reductions of 10–15% on loss-free business, with deeper cuts in some cases, as terms and conditions hold firm, industry insiders told InsuranceAsia News.
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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.
