Typhoon Jangmi batters Japan’s Okinawa and Kagoshima, heads for Kyushu
June 2 2026 by Mithun Varkey
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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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Tropical Cyclone Vaianu led to ‘slightly elevated’ claims, Tower says
- April 20
Fiji's Ministry of Agriculture says Vaianu caused US$1.5m in non-salvageable damage and affected 13,769 agricultural households.
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Cyclone Vaianu batters New Zealand’s North Island
- April 12
Winds exceeding 130km/h force hundreds to evacuate and has caused power cuts to some 5,000 homes.
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ARPC declares end of reintensified Tropical Cyclone Narelle
- March 29
It was the first Australian cyclone to make landfall in three states in over 20 years.
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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.
