Japan insurers’ major nat cat claims hit US$464m in FY25, Kyushu floods drive 91% of losses: GIAJ
April 29 2026 by Joana Nguyen
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International reinsurers to absorb most insured losses from Nepal flash floods: AM Best
- August 30
Insured exposure is expected to be concentrated on commercial risks, primarily hydropower assets, infrastructure projects, and properties along the Nepal-China trade corridor.
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Nepal flash floods insured losses could top US$1bn, spilling into reinsurance
- August 28
Major international and regional reinsurers, including Hannover Re, GIC Re, Saudi Re, and Kenya Re, face material exposures via direct and retrocession programs.
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West P&I confirms MV Ocean Winner coverage, while H&M claim could top US$25m
- August 24
Panama-flagged cargo vessel went off the tracking systems and lost communication about 290 nautical miles off India's coast on Friday.
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Analytics: Lloyd’s Asia GWP growth stalls at US$1.2bn in 2025, but underwriting gain soars 24%
- August 21
Monetary Authority of Singapore filings show premium growth flatlined after a 17% jump the year before, even as it posted stronger underwriting gains and a 10% increase in net profit.
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PartnerRe | The missing life stage: why caregiving is reshaping the future of protection in APAC
To stay relevant, insurers should engage caregivers earlier with solutions that combine protection, navigation support, and preventative planning.
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BHSI | The real risk begins underwater: How subsea risk is changing insurance
Asia's subsea industry is expanding and evolving rapidly, with the growing use of technology across the region changing the way risks are be assessed.
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Beazley | Clean marine: How aqua-innovators can ride the energy wave
Insurance is critical to clean marine progress, but new fuels bring risks traditional policies do not fully cover, presenting market players an opportunity to build new models.
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PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore
Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
