Buyer-friendly renewals persist at 1.7 as soft market signs mount, but reinsurers signal pricing floor
June 26 2026 by Aleyna Wang
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Asia aviation insurers continue to push for rate hikes as historic claims, Russia exposure linger
- June 22
Aviation insurers seek rate hikes amid stable quota share capacity, as quota share income faces pressure from internal retentions and competition.
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Strong demand drives ‘phenomenal’ growth of India’s new kid on the block
- June 18
Nascent surety market is seen as a huge opportunity for the (re)insurance industry, with conservative estimates indicating a potential expansion to nearly US$1bn by 2030.
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Asia’s protection gap remains stubbornly persistent as new exposures remain uninsured
- June 15
Swiss Re Institute identifies economic growth as the main driver of rising exposure, with the protection gap broadly tracking nominal GDP growth.
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Philippines quake claims expected to escalate, testing local claims management, loss adjusters say
- June 15
Region is still assessing widespread destruction after the 7.8 quake struck south of General Santos City last week, with loss adjusters warning that early loss estimates will climb as structural defects, foundation movement, hidden damage, and BI exposures emerge.
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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.
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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.
