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- October 3 2025
Russian attacks in Ukraine underline precariousness of nuclear pools as gaps come to light
A nuclear energy revival and geopolitical challenges put the (re)insurance sector in focus.
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- September 30 2025
Opinion: ‘Dib dib dob dob’: Hong Kong’s disaster risk management leads the way, highlighted by subdued Super Typhoon Ragasa losses
Most powerful tropical cyclone of the year to date impacted Hong Kong, Macau, mainland China, Taiwan and the Philippines last week.
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- September 25 2025
AI not the answer for APAC’s ‘healthy appetite’ for risk solutions: Russell Group’s Suki Basi
Need to 'get the basics right' first with data flowing exponentially to the region, the managing director of the risk exposure specialist says.
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- September 19 2025
Opinion: When will Fukushima’s shadow finally disappear for the insurance market?
With issues of possible radioactive contamination still in the news, the prospect of claims continues to linger.
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- September 15 2025
Ageas Re hires Matthew Tong as Asia representative amid Hong Kong expansion
Appointment follows news that the Brussels-headquartered reinsurer will build on its existing presence in the city through its partnership with Taiping Re.
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- September 12 2025
RVS 2025: 5 APAC takeaways from Monte Carlo as soft market bites
Ageas Re and Peak Re also outline plans to deepen their Asian footprint, while property cat rate dips, carrier M&A revival and AI disruption shape conversations at the reinsurer gathering.
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- September 8 2025
Asia Pacific’s property cat reinsurance demand to defy odds, increase: Aon’s Alfonso Valera
Aon Reinsurance Solutions international CEO adds that prospects for Indian reinsurance growth are also enticing.
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- September 1 2025
Product recall cover in the spotlight as US bans Indonesian shrimp over ‘disturbing’ Fukushima radiation link
US Food and Drug Administration has cracked down on imports from BMS Foods, but the link with Japan’s nuclear power plant has been questioned.
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- August 22 2025
Opinion: A bruising year lies ahead for APAC’s underwriters
Flush with capacity and brokers in control, the market is likely staring at an extended period of softening.
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- August 20 2025
APAC upstream market continues to navigate difficult conditions as double-digit rate reductions energise buyers
Increased underwriting capacity, limited catastrophic loss activity, and heightened competition among insurers suggest there is sustained downward pressure of 5-12.5% on premium rates.
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- August 13 2025
US-Japan nat cat double whammy warning sends ripples through the market
Scientific studies suggest global cyclones could be more closely linked than previously thought.
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- August 8 2025
Opinion: No handouts, please!: How long should the taxpayer foot the bill for India’s partly bad, partly good insurance market?
Reports suggest the government is once again considering a capital injection for its three state-owned domestic insurers are concerning.
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- August 1 2025
Opinion: After Russia earthquake scare, is Japan’s resurgent nuclear industry really prepared for the ‘Big One’?
8.8-magnitude earthquake which struck off Russia's far eastern coast on Wednesday triggered tsunami warnings across Japan and the wider Pacific region.
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- July 31 2025
‘It’s a trust game’: with cyber claims spikes front and centre, alternative solutions offer cover for growing threat
Comments follow placement of innovative ‘surge’ reinsurance with Arch Capital Group.
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- July 28 2025
Opportunity knocks for Australia as regulator keeps (re)insurance market waiting over proposed major reforms
Relaxation of requirements by the Australian Prudential Regulatory Authority are set to provide a considerable boost to the alternative risk transfer sector.
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- July 18 2025
Opinion: How far must temperatures rise before APAC commercial market really walks away from climate risk?
Region is right in the firing line when it comes to climate risk given the increasing scale and frequency of insured losses in recent years.
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- July 11 2025
Turbulence ahead for aviation market amid renewed warning over ‘downbursts’
Australian airlines face increasing danger as weather risks multiply across the east coast.
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- July 10 2025
‘Valuable partners for insurers’: APAC’s thriving MGA market set for significant growth, Guy Carpenter’s Steve Warwick says
China, Japan and South Korea have longer-term potential alongside existing key regions as insurers increasingly show interest in this booming route to market.
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- June 20 2025
Opinion: Specialty market set to be tested in the fire once again as Iran escalation evokes memories of Gulf War
Conflict between Israel and Iran is bringing back memories of the Gulf War, which was seen a key testing ground for the resolve of the marine market, with numerous attacks on ships.
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- June 12 2025
As balance of power shifts, Asian property cat cedents can take heart from Florida renewal season
Following recent years in which capacity has been restricted, reinsurers are demonstrating an increased risk appetite at a reduced rate.
