ICA upgrades 2025 extreme weather loss total to US$3.4bn
April 21 2026 by Aidan Gregory
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ARPC cyclone reinsurance pool claim payments surpass AU$1bn
- April 8
Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation CEO Christopher Wallace says the milestone highlights the role of the pool in strengthening resilience in cyclone-prone regions and helping reduce the cost of insurance.
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Australia’s insurers face claims cost inflation from Iran conflict: ICA
- April 1
Initial industry data suggests that the war in the Middle East is causing a surge in repair and part replacement costs.
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Tropical Cyclone Narelle re-intensifies off WA coast, ARPC declares new event
- March 25
Narelle2 was declared by the Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) at 4:00am Australian Eastern Standard Time on Wednesday.
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Singapore’s domestic general GWP grows 8.4% to US$4.8bn
- March 25
Despite a higher claim environment, domestic underwriting profit rose 32% year-on-year to US$226m in 2025.
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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.
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Sedgwick | Preparing for the next storm
Insurance industry needs to recalibrate, invest in innovation and strengthen systems, talent and data practices.
