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APAC nat cat protection gap continues to widen amid rising heat, floods and earthquakes: Aon

Compared with the US and Europe, Asia Pacific remains acutely underinsured, with natural catastrophe losses far exceeding insurance coverage in 2025.

By

Vipal Durge

April 21, 2026

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4 min read

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