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- January 14 2026
Non-peak perils show steady rise amid shifting climate patterns: Munich Re’s Tobias Grimm
Even as overall nat cat costs declined in 2025, reinsurer’s chief climate scientist tells InsuranceAsia News that climate change is intensifying risks in unexpected regions, underscoring the urgency of stronger resilience and preparedness measures worldwide.
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- January 13 2026
Demand for marine war cover ‘on the radar’ despite pricing pressure
China’s war games and Donald Trump’s recent move in Venezuela and comments on Greenland suggest an uptick in enquiries for specialty insurance will persist in Asia in 2026.
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- January 12 2026
‘A global problem’: Nicolas Maduro capture creates new dynamic for Asian geopolitical risks
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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- January 8 2026
Indonesia eager for ‘continuous cooperation’ with London to open the door for Islamic insurance growth
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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- January 6 2026
‘Exporter of capital’ Japan here to stay, set to ignite APAC M&A in 2026
Japanese dry powder, FDI liberalisation and tougher capital requirements will be the key drivers of APAC insurance M&A in 2026, according to dealmakers.
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- January 5 2026
What’s on the horizon for APAC’s rating environment in 2026?
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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- January 2 2026
Cedents still ‘exploring’ options after 1.1 renewals under softening market
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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- December 22 2025
1.1 renewals steady despite delays as excess capacity drives softer pricing across APAC
Reinsurers and brokers report competitive pricing, stable terms, and selective loss impacts, with abundant capacity reshaping negotiations and, in some cases, cedents pushing for up to 20% rate reductions.
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- December 19 2025
AI can offset carbon risk gaps for insurers, with APAC at the forefront
Carbon offset platform market industry value has been put at US$190.7bn, but that figure is forecast to grow to US$1.6trn in the next decade.
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- December 18 2025
Rise of zombie companies, supply chain nerves propel demand for trade credit insurance
Asia is set to be the largest contributor to insolvency increases accounting for half of the global rise in 2025, Allianz Trade’s Hassan Omaish says.
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- December 16 2025
‘Humming’ India to be priority for insurers in 2026 amid market reforms, GDP growth
Move to allow 100% foreign ownership of insurance companies, and rapid economic growth, will drive a wave of dealmaking.
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- December 8 2025
P&I clubs all at sea ahead of renewals as they seek to navigate new claims normal
International Group of P&I Clubs are eyeing premium increases ranging from 4-8% in February's renewals.
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- November 28 2025
Exclusive: Hong Kong housing estate fire property claim could top US$200m, with China Taiping the sole insurer
Hong Kong firm provides the master property insurance for the Wang Fuk Court housing estate, as well as contractors’ all-risk policy, including third-party liability, and employee compensation cover.
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- November 27 2025
Tighter solvency regimes, market disruptions driving Asian demand for structured solutions: Swiss Re’s Kaspar Mueller
Capital motivation, volatility protection and leveraging capital for growth are key motivations for cedent's seeking structured programs, the reinsuer's CUO for structured solutions says.
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- November 26 2025
Consolidation unlikely to slow amid shifting, costly regulatory landscape: Helvetia CEO Fabian Rupprecht
Data centres, natural catastrophes and robotics 'are real opportunities' for growth, he also tells InsuranceAsia News.
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- November 25 2025
Singapore must be ‘go-to-place’ for Asian clients, WTW Asia cargo head Oliver Scarr says
Facing increasing competition from London market, the hub needs to provide solutions to complex and challenging marine risks as accounts migrate.
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- November 24 2025
‘Wall of capital’ entering reinsurance industry, Aon’s Alfonso Valera says
CEO of international at Aon reinsurance solutions tells InsuranceAsia News that there is a 'big opportunity for insurers and reinsurers'.
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- November 21 2025
Exclusive: MS Amlin plans to return to ILS market in 2026, eyes Asian ‘evolution’
APAC CEO William Ho tells IAN about plans to return to the ILS market in Q1 2026, offering investors a broader range of Asian perils.
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- November 20 2025
Specialty gaining momentum in Asia, but Singapore’s MGA approached questioned
Axa XL's head of specialty Todd Wilhelm, as well as head of P&C Guillaume Parard, speak to IAN about a range of topics also including war cover in Indonesia and parametric solutions.
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- November 17 2025
Amid uninsurable warning, parametric solutions seen as future for addressing rising climate risks
With almost 60% of natural disasters in recent years uninsured, parametric solutions have received almost universal approval as an alternative to traditional underwriting.
