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- February 3 2026
Tech, demand drive parametric innovation in financial lines: Howden’s Deborah Thomasz
Regional senior manager for financial lines tells InsuranceAsia News there is room for innovation and differentiation within financial lines for (re)insurers in APAC.
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- February 2 2026
Fac demand in Asia set to remain robust amid hi-tech boom, growing local capacity
Insiders take the temperature of the regions property direct and facultative (D&F) market as semiconductors, battery energy storage systems (BESS) and data centres create demand that is expected to continue.
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- January 29 2026
Taiwan still at centre of Asian geopolitical risk debate despite US hard power disrupting world order
Yoel Sano, head of political and security risk at Fitch-owned research firm BMI, reviews the ongoing geopolitical risks at a time Greenland and Venezuela are in the news.
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- January 27 2026
‘Game over for space’: insurers can help with elephant in the room as debris becomes unsustainable
Amid growing commercialisation of space, insurance bonds emerge as key tool to combat over 100 million pieces of space junk.
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- January 26 2026
On a knife-edge, but not a soft market: Lloyd’s Rachel Turk
Chief of market performance says 'the lessons of the past have been learned'.
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- January 21 2026
100% FDI to ‘fundamentally alter’ India’s insurance market: Norton Rose Fulbright’s Anna Tipping
Move to allow complete foreign ownership of insurers is a 'substantial' opportunity, although buyers must exercise caution, the law firm's head of insurance Asia tells InsuranceAsia News.
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- January 20 2026
Unprecedented AI‑led data centre surge tests APAC’s capacity as hyperscale builds accelerate
Wave of developments are stretching traditional underwriting limits, intensifying aggregation concerns, and pushing insurers, brokers and investors toward more specialised engineering insight, alternative capital and bespoke risk‑transfer structures.
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- January 19 2026
Australian construction PI market hit by legal double whammy as risk shifts
Gallagher warns revised legislation and impact of a court ruling increase potential industry exposures in 2026.
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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.
