New Zealanders lose faith in climate risk management as insurance costs bite, poll shows
June 30 2026 by Aleyna Wang
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Japan’s direct premiums grew 3.8% to US$66.1bn in FY25: GIAJ
- June 29
Combined ratio of 31 insurance companies decreased by 3.8 percentage points compared to the previous financial year to 92.2%.
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QBE appoints Patrick Karlowski as COO for Asia
- June 29
QBE has also appointed Hong Kong-based Florence Chan as head of data, analytics and AI for Asia, effective from July 13.
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Hull war rates more than halve after US-Iran ceasefire: report
- June 28
Premiums for vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz more than halved from 5% to 2% of ship value in the past week.
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Shinhan, Korea Investment submit letters of intent for Lotte Insurance: report
- June 28
Formal public auction for the private equity backed insurer is likely to be launched in August.
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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.
