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- April 21 2026
Outdated cat models can’t keep pace with soaring secondary peril’ threats: Swiss Re warns
Insurers must update models with current data, not just historical trends, to address rising losses from floods, wildfires, and storms, especially in Asia and Australia.
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- April 21 2026
New Zealand hit by storm every 8 days as wild weather fuels 256% jump in claims: IAG
Storm frequency has more than doubled, with the increased frequency of events driving a surge in insurance claims.
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- April 20 2026
India expands list of Russian P&I insurers: report
Gazprom Insurance, Rosgosstrakh Insurance, and Balance Insurance have been added to the list of Russian marine insurers permitted to offer coverage for ships calling at India's ports.
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- April 20 2026
7.5-magnitude earthquake off northeast Japan triggers tsunami alerts, evacuations
Japan Meteorological Agency warns region should be on alert for stronger earthquakes in the area over the next week, especially in the next two to three days.
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- April 20 2026
US$76bn APAC nat cat losses in 2025 as protection gap widens: Aon
Region is facing a convergence of climate risks that are no longer isolated or seasonal, says reinsurance solutions’ APAC CEO Rupert Moore.
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- April 20 2026
Chubb Malaysia hires Allanz Singapore’s Ariel Llugdar as head of motor claims
Kuala Lumpur-based Llugdar has more than 30 years of insurance experience, including 10 years at Liberty Singapore and almost 20 years at Argentinian insurer La Caja.
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- April 20 2026
Australian brokers Network Insurance House, Scott Winton confirm ‘strategic partnership’
Scott Winton CEO Avi Tatarka will become executive director, remaining on the board, as Network Insurance House CEO Andrew Broughton takes on the additional role of Scott Winton CEO.
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- April 20 2026
Tropical Cyclone Vaianu led to ‘slightly elevated’ claims, Tower says
Fiji's Ministry of Agriculture says Vaianu caused US$1.5m in non-salvageable damage and affected 13,769 agricultural households.
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- April 20 2026
Newline Asia elevates trio of underwriters in Singapore
Lloyd’s specialty insurer promotes Cayden Lim to liability underwriter, with Songju Lee and Jayrius Lai elevated to financial lines underwriters.
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- April 20 2026
Envest-backed Blue Zebra rebrands following merger of SGUA, Allstate, Point Insurance
Rebrand follows the completion of a share sale transaction in February, formally creating one combined entity.
