Perils lowers Cyclone Alfred final insured losses estimate to US$1.34bn
March 12 2026 by Roshan Nambiar
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Munich Re warns of ‘turbulent typhoon’ season in North Asia as ‘Super El Niño’ risk looms
- May 20
El Niño is likely push 2026 typhoon activity above 30‑year average in the region with approximately 27 named storms, 18 typhoons and 11 severe typhoons possible this year.
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Munich Re warns of ‘turbulent typhoon’ season in North Asia as ‘Super El Niño’ risk looms
- May 20
El Niño is likely push 2026 typhoon activity above 30‑year average in the region with approximately 27 named storms, 18 typhoons and 11 severe typhoons possible this year.
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Australia’s cyclone pool cuts premiums by 37%, boosts availability in high-risk areas: ARPC
- May 19
Government-backed reinsurance scheme improves affordability and access in cyclone-prone regions, with insurer participation driving a 27% rise in policy availability since its launch in 2022.
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Victoria bushfires claims tally hits 4,700 amid ‘long road to recovery’: ICA
- May 14
January's bushfires were the worst for the insurance industry since the 2019-20 season known as Black Summer.
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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.
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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.
