‘Super’ El Nino threatens to leave under-insured Asia behind the curve: Munich Re’s Hitesh Kotak
July 20 2026 by Joana Nguyen
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APAC (re)insurers poised to seize AI chip opportunity – yet data gaps, cat risks, and a capacity squeeze loom
- July 17
Surging AI-driven semiconductor investment across Asia brings billion-dollar opportunities – and major underwriting headaches.
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Australia’s M&A rules becomes DNA of dealmaking as cross-border execution risk rises
- July 16
Mandatory merger control regime, which came into force in January, has not led to a slowdown in M&A volumes, but transaction liability specialists and advisers say regulatory approval is now being considered much earlier in the process.
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Carriers navigating emerging drone, eVTOL risks with measured caution as China’s low-altitude economy takes off
- July 14
APAC is set to become the fastest-growing region for drones and eVTOL, but insurers remain cautious amid regulatory fragmentation and limited loss data, Markel's Jenny Choi tells InsuranceAsia News.
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‘Game changer’ PCC regime sharpens Singapore’s regional risk hub appeal
- July 10
Monetary Authority of Singapore’s proposed protected cell company (PCC) framework could streamline access to advanced risk management solutions, cutting the cost and governance burdens of traditional structures, market participants say.
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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.
