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PARIMA Singapore Conference 2026

PARIMA Singapore Conference 2026 brings together risk professionals, industry leaders, and partners from across Asia for two days of learning, networking, and knowledge exchange. Under “The New Risk Order”, the event explores emerging risks and organisational resilience, alongside the inaugural Grand Final of the Next-Gen Risk Takers Challenge.

14–15 October 2026
Singapore
PARKROYAL COLLECTION Marina Bay

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22nd Singapore International Reinsurance Conference (SIRC 2026)

The Singapore Reinsurers' Association holds its 22nd SIRC across five days at Marina Bay Sands, drawing reinsurers, insurers, brokers and service providers from more than 80 countries for market sessions and bilateral meetings ahead of the 1 January renewals.

1–5 November 2026
Singapore
Sands Expo & Convention Centre, Marina Bay Sands

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Obsolescence and underinsurance complicate data centre cover in Asia

West of England confirms GFS Pride entry, says Hormuz sinking is for war underwriters

Chariot Re takes on first Japanese liabilities in US$1.6bn MetLife retrocession

PICC issues Hong Kong’s first sidecar, covering mainland offshore windfarm risks

Japan AIR market braces for stricter regime, not slower growth

Shinhan Financial to acquire 77% of Lotte Non-Life for US$516m

Pacific Life Re closes second Japan structured reinsurance deal of 2026

China issues new product development rules for P&C insurers

FWD to reacquire 25% stake in bolttech Insurance Hong Kong for US$20.72m

Australian intermediaries place less business with UFIs despite market growth in H1

Japan AIR market braces for stricter regime, not slower growth

Hong Kong brokers face growing pressure over AML due diligence

APAC insurers take ‘wait and watch’ approach to prediction markets

APAC facultative demand climbs, but margins will be earned on terms

ISO-compliant bunker fuel raises stakes for marine insurance claims

Australian intermediaries place less business with UFIs despite market growth in H1

India’s GI direct premium growth rebounds to 10% in August as health, motor advance

India GI premium growth accelerates to 9% in FY2025-26

South Korea’s non-life premium growth accelerates to 11.8% in Q2

Singapore direct GI premiums rebound 11.9% in Q2

Generali puts China and India at the centre of its next APAC growth push

Markel puts APAC at the heart of growth plans

India’s crop (re)insurance underwriting enters risk-driven era with loss volatility in focus

AXA bets on one-stop-shop model, specialty expertise to crack Asia’s HNW insurance market

Business continuity is under pressure in a fragmenting APAC, says Coface’s regional CEO

West of England confirms GFS Pride entry, says Hormuz sinking is for war underwriters

Chariot Re takes on first Japanese liabilities in US$1.6bn MetLife retrocession

PICC issues Hong Kong’s first sidecar, covering mainland offshore windfarm risks

Shinhan Financial to acquire 77% of Lotte Non-Life for US$516m

Pacific Life Re closes second Japan structured reinsurance deal of 2026

APAC insurers see AI efficiency gains, but ROI remains hard to prove

Participating policies gain favour among Chinese P&C insurers as low-yield pressures mount

Australia and New Zealand lead APAC insurance M&A in Q1 as India activity slows

Singapore life insurers’ new business premiums rise 14.3% in Q1 as claims, maturity payouts hit S$5.79bn

Stronger, steadier ILS market sets stage for Asia growth, but structural gaps remain

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