FM to offer 10% premium offset on 2027 renewals following record-low losses
October 28 2026 by Mithun Varkey-
Baltimore Bridge claim, geopolitics set to push P&I reinsurance costs higher as Lockton forecasts 5% average increase for 2027
- October 28
With large increases expected at the upcoming group reinsurance renewals, International Group of P&I Clubs will have to strike a balance between general increases and capital returns, Lockton says.
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Sompo APAC’s consumer business targets sustainable expansion as regulators push market discipline
- October 28
Division is strengthening its position in markets such as Thailand and China, expanding beyond motor into health, personal accident, and travel, while also scaling regional distribution partnerships, Bill Zhang, president of consumer lines for APAC, tells InsuranceAsia News.
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S&P revises Allianz Japan outlook to positive following group ratings revision
- October 27
Ratings agency affirms its AA long-term issuer credit and financial strength ratings for AGCS Japan.
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APAC insurers’ ability to reprice risks will help preserve profitability: Moody’s
- October 27
Regulatory capital frameworks, enhanced risk selection, diversified portfolios, and advanced analytics will help insurers expand coverage while maintaining capital strength and balance sheet resilience, the rating agency said in a sectoral report.
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BlackRock | Rethink the rules: how TAA and ETFs are reshaping portfolio construction
BlackRock's Daniel Caderas and MSCI's Raman Aylur Subramanian explain why tactical asset allocation (TAA) and exchange-traded funds (ETF) have become essential as global markets fragment and static allocations lose their reliability.
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BlackRock | Infrastructure comes of age for insurers
Are insurers capturing full value from the asset class? BlackRock shares its perspective.
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Beazley | Navigating geopolitical risks at sea
Maritime shipping faces growing geopolitical threats — missiles, drones, GPS interference, and cyber sabotage — requiring better intelligence, crew welfare, and resilience measures.
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Zurich | Why resilience will define the winners of Asia’s clean energy transition
Planning for future conditions from the outset can improve operational reliability, reduce potential disruption and protect long-term asset value.