Data centres to add US$10bn premiums in 2026 amid looming protection gap: S&P
April 14 2026 by Roshan Nambiar
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Suncorp New Zealand hires Walter David as senior construction, engineering underwriter
- May 4
He was formerly with Chubb for almost three years, most recently as a casualty lines underwriter.
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Sompo taps Everest underwriters to drive Australia growth
- April 16
Arthur Constantinou has been appointed head of energy and construction, Josh Luk head of financial lines, Matt O'Brien head of casualty and Andrew Lester head of property.
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Aon ups data centre lifecycle insurance program capacity to US$3.5bn
- April 15
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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APAC timber insurance market set for sustained growth, with mass timber projects to the fore
- April 14
APAC's timber and lumber insurance market is set for 7.2% growth to 2030, driven by a US$63bn regional sector and a green building boom – but while insurers are increasing capacity, they are applying tighter guidelines.
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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.
