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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Wang Fuk Court insurance rights to shift to administrator under government buyout: reports
- July 20
Hop On Management Company would assume control of fire-hit estate’s all-risks policy as homeowners move to sell titles to the government.
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Cyber insurance market nears ‘important crossroads’ as softening moderates: S&P
- July 16
Market is experiencing elevated claims activity which is severely straining the margins of underwriters at current rates, according to a report from the American financial intelligence and analytics company.
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Chinese insurers face US$1bn hit after back-to-back storms
- July 16
Insurance industry has already paid out US$427m after typhoons Maysak and Bavi struck 20 provinces.
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Asia H1 nat cat insured losses below US$2bn, lowest since 2017: Gallagher Re
- July 15
Despite a period of benign loss activity, the compounding effects of a strong El Nino, combined with atmospheric and oceanic warming, will further influence how risk develops across different regions of the world.
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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.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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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.
