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- April 17 2026
APAC Q1 cat losses stay muted at US$2bn, Australia events dominate: Aon
Global economic losses from natural disasters in Q1 reached US$37bn, well below the US$64bn average this century.
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- April 17 2026
Opinion: Systemic risk is making an unwelcome return on the APAC radar
Systemic risk is making an unwelcome return on the APAC radar, as the Iran conflict threatens an energy-driven shock that Asia can ill afford, despite markets having quickly forgotten the lessons of 2008.
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- April 16 2026
Asia’s energy market stays soft with abundant capacity, benign losses: WTW
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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- April 16 2026
Hong Kong-based specialist broker Alea secures French intermediary licence
Healthcare and employee benefits broker also opens a Paris office.
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- April 16 2026
Cyber risks more than an IT issue for marine insurers, even as Strait of Hormuz rates remain ‘prohibitive’
Cyber risks have evolved from an IT issue into a physical threat for marine insurers, yet remain caught in a coverage gap as Strait of Hormuz rates stay 'prohibitive', Lockton's regional marine heads Sung Wook Han and Derek Shum tell InsuranceAsia News.
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- April 15 2026
Aon ups data centre lifecycle insurance program capacity to US$3.5bn
Aon says the program would provide continuity of coverage into long‑term operations, extending coordinated support to existing, mission‑critical data centre assets beyond construction and commissioning.
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- April 13 2026
As Blueprint Two heads off into the sunset, what next for Lloyd’s transformation?
After US$600m spent and multiple delays over 30 years - and now a formal 'sunsetting' of its big-bang reform - industry insiders ponder what happens next with the market looking to move forward.
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- April 10 2026
Insurers face complex, fast-moving risk landscape as fragile ceasefire throws Strait of Hormuz into turmoil
Iran says vessels that attempt to transit the key waterway without permission 'will be destroyed' despite the US announcing a two-week ceasefire.
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- April 9 2026
Strait back to business? Ceasefire positive signal, but brokers expect gradual process for Hormuz rates, traffic
US President Donald Trump announces a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, if shipping is allowed to move through the crucial Strait of Hormuz, although brokers remain sceptical.
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- April 8 2026
Pinnacle Underwriting appoints Brendan McDonald to lead casualty, financial lines offering across APAC, MENA
MGA has secured an exclusive broad form facility with dedicated capacity across product and public liability, professional indemnity and directors and officers liability reinsurance.
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- April 3 2026
Strait of Hormuz reinsurance coverage upped to US$40bn
Travelers, Liberty Mutual Insurance, Berkshire Hathaway, AIG, Starr, and CNA join the US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) and Chubb to provide reinsurance for ships.
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- March 27 2026
Opinion: Will Asia be the ultimate beneficiary of Donald Trump’s Gulf maritime reinsurance plan?
Chubb has outlined the structure of the US$20bn facility, but owners may instead opt to bypass the Strait of Hormuz altogether.
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- March 25 2026
‘This isn’t Beirut, I’m staying put’: specialty (re)insurance market toughing it out in Dubai as economy suffers
Expansion plans for Dubai International Financial Centre knocked back as regional war intensifies.
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- March 24 2026
Mosaic to close Singapore office, service Asia from Dubai
Singapore CEO Benn Wilson will relocate to Dubai as part of the carrier's exit from the Lloyd's Asia platform.
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- March 24 2026
‘This is not accurate’: LMA insists lack of war insurance cover not reason for limited Strait of Hormuz activity
US President Donald Trump extends his deadline for Iran to reopen the key waterway, saying the US would hold off on power plant strikes for five days.
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- March 22 2026
Chubb reveals plans for US$20bn Strait of Hormuz reinsurance coverage
Initiative is a public-private partnership between the International Development Finance Corporation, Chubb and other name-brand American insurance companies that will act as reinsurers.
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- March 19 2026
Lloyd’s GWP grows 4.3% to GBP57.9bn in FY25
Lloyd's market was boosted by 'strong underwriting performance, disciplined growth, and resilient investment returns' in FY25, according to CEO Patrick Tiernan.
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- March 19 2026
Price Forbes expands Lectio follow facility to APAC property, energy risks
Lectio can now follow approved leads in Singapore and Dubai, although business will continue to be written on a London slip.
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- March 17 2026
Lloyd’s, specialty carriers face heightened exposure to Iran conflict: Fitch
Impact on the global insurance industry will be manageable unless the scope and duration widens, according to the rating agency.
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- March 12 2026
Iran conflict heightens specialty insurance tail risks: Moody’s
Beyond marine and aviation, PVT and SRCC coverage carries uncertainty, but insurers are enjoying strong demand and rate hikes, the rating agency said.