‘Exporter of capital’ Japan here to stay, set to ignite APAC M&A in 2026
January 6 2026 by Aidan Gregory
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‘A global problem’: Nicolas Maduro capture creates new dynamic for Asian geopolitical risks
- January 12
Insurers have little real exposure to Venezuelan risks following the actions by the US, but it is not the case in other regions of the world, with Southeast Asia now a particular focus.
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Indonesia eager for ‘continuous cooperation’ with London to open the door for Islamic insurance growth
- January 8
Delegation from Indonesia’s Ministry of Finance and its financial regulator, the Indonesian Financial Services Authority (OJK), was in London last month for a meeting headed by International Underwriting Association CEO Chris Jones and Islamic insurance experts.
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What’s on the horizon for APAC’s rating environment in 2026?
- January 5
AM Best, Fitch, S&P Global Ratings, and Moody’s Ratings have optimistic views of the Asia-Pacific insurers for the coming year, but there are a range of factors which will make it a dynamic 12 months.
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Cedents still ‘exploring’ options after 1.1 renewals under softening market
- January 2
Guy Carpenter expects dedicated reinsurance capital to grow by around 9% in 2025, reaching approximately US$660bn, with Asia Pacific CEO Tony Gallagher telling InsuranceAsia News that the market remains highly competitive, with increased capacity and strong quoting activity.
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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.
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Peak Re | From climate modelling to market opportunity: Forging a new clarity on Southeast Asia’s climate risk
Southeast Asia's protection gap: a crisis of clarity, not just capital
