Soaring construction costs outpacing inflation, straining disaster recovery and insurance premiums: ICA
September 1 2026 by Aidan Gregory
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ICNZ calls for insurance levy to be replaced, says current system outdated, not fit-for-purpose
- September 16
Chief executive Kris Faafoi says the Insurance Council of New Zealand (ICNZ) strongly supports a well-funded Fire and Emergency New Zealand, but believes it is time to modernise how the service is funded.
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‘Challenges are opportunities’: IUMI president-elect urges insurers to play a larger role in supporting maritime resilience
- August 26
Sean Dalton also tells InsuranceAsia News about 'unknown unknowns', and says the assets the industry insures will grow in size, value and complexity.
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Sean Dalton nominated as next IUMI president
- August 5
He succeeds Frédéric Denèfle, who will complete his four-year term as president in September.
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Philippines Insurance Commission chief suspended over conflict of interest, ‘serious doubt over impartiality’
- August 4
Ombudsman suspends Reynaldo Regalado for six months without pay pending the resolution of administrative cases arising from the accreditation of insurance providers under the personal passenger accident insurance program for public utility vehicles.
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BlackRock | Rethink the rules: how TAA and ETFs are reshaping portfolio construction
As global markets fragment into distinct regional poles, tactical asset allocation – powered by precise index data and ETF implementation – has become essential for navigating regime shifts and enhancing portfolio resilience. Daniel Caderas, Portfolio Manager, Global Tactical Asset Allocation APAC Lead, BlackRock Raman Aylur Subramanian, Managing Director, Index Research & Development, MSCI Part 1: […]
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BlackRock | Infrastructure comes of age for insurers
Are insurers capturing full value from the asset class? BlackRock shares its perspective.
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PartnerRe | The missing life stage: why caregiving is reshaping the future of protection in APAC
To stay relevant, insurers should engage caregivers earlier with solutions that combine protection, navigation support, and preventative planning.
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BHSI | The real risk begins underwater: how subsea risk is changing insurance
Asia's subsea industry is expanding and evolving rapidly, with the growing use of technology across the region changing the way risks are be assessed.
