Asia nat cat insured losses top US$5bn, economic damage reaches US$65bn in 2025: Swiss Re
May 4 2026 by Joana Nguyen
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ADB issues US$160m inaugural sovereign cat bonds for Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan
- May 3
Two Asian Development Bank (ADB) US$80m bonds with parametric triggers listed on the Singapore Exchange will offer protection against earthquakes and flooding.
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Australia’s cyclone reinsurance pool claims reach US$1bn
- May 3
Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation’s (ARPC) cyclone pool has expanded significantly since its inception in 2022, according to the latest quarterly statistics.
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Swiss Re CorSo names Zoe Pearn as ANZ head of operations
- May 3
She has been with Swiss Re Corporate Solutions (CorSo) for two years.
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Peak Re FY25 GWP up 25% to US$2.2bn, COR at 87.9%
- April 30
Hong Kong reinsurer’s reinsurance service result totalled US$162.9million, 12.7% year-on-year increase, while net profit was up marginally at US$189.5m.
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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.
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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.
