APAC Q1 cat losses stay muted at US$2bn, Australia events dominate: Aon
April 17 2026 by Joana Nguyen
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Asia’s energy market stays soft with abundant capacity, benign losses: WTW
- April 16
Although loss activity and macroeconomic volatility could slow softening in the near term, market lacks a clear catalyst for correction, broker says.
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Hong Kong-based specialist broker Alea secures French intermediary licence
- April 16
Healthcare and employee benefits broker also opens a Paris office.
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Australia’s Community Broker Network confirms leadership appointments
- April 16
Firm promotes Elise Pedersen to general manager for subsidiaries and associates and appoints Ewan Thompson as general manager for partners.
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Aon Reinsurance Solutions hands Daniel England extended role as APAC head of casualty treaty
- April 16
England, who will remain in Japan, retains his role as head of casualty and cyber treaty in Japan.
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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.
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Beazley | What does cyber protection look like from day 1 to day 600 and beyond?
Cybersecurity is no longer just an IT concern, but a governance issue that belongs on the boardroom agenda.
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Sedgwick | Preparing for the next storm
Insurance industry needs to recalibrate, invest in innovation and strengthen systems, talent and data practices.
