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Sunday, February 15, 2026
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Data and Data Journalism
13 February 2026
Global insurtech funding sees first rise since 2021, rising 19.5% in 2025 — Gallagher Re
(Re)insurers made a record 162 venture investments in insurtechs in 2025, Gallagher Re reported.
13 February 2026
Vietnam breaks from Asia’s soft market trend as commercial rates rebound to 15% in Q4
Korea led the region’s softening with a 17% composite rate drop, while Taiwan and Hong Kong SAR also posted double-digit declines, according to Marsh data.
13 February 2026
Rising APAC civil unrest, interstate flashpoints, tariff realignment drive crisis insurance demand into 2026: WTW
Insurers are facing increased claims and shifting exposures as Asia Pacific markets contend with both domestic unrest and cross-border disputes.
12 February 2026
Singapore life insurers post 11.3% new business growth in 2025 as ILPs drive expansion
Investment-linked products (ILPs) surge almost 28% as investors favour regular-premium plans and HNW solutions, while IP premiums surge before 2026 rider reset.
11 February 2026
Japan and India buck regional slide as Asia-Pacific insurance dealmaking declines further in 2025
With only two $1bn-plus transactions all year, buyers shifted toward smaller, distribution-led plays and selective cross-border bets.
All Data Journalism

Analysis
13 February 2026
Global insurtech funding sees first rise since 2021, rising 19.5% in 2025 — Gallagher Re
(Re)insurers made a record 162 venture investments in insurtechs in 2025, Gallagher Re reported.
13 February 2026
Rising APAC civil unrest, interstate flashpoints, tariff realignment drive crisis insurance demand into 2026: WTW
Insurers are facing increased claims and shifting exposures as Asia Pacific markets contend with both domestic unrest and cross-border disputes.
02 February 2026
Korea's core capital reforms to spur capital adjustments, but near-term impact remains limited
Mandatory core capital rule from January 2027 targets heavy hybrid use, raising refinancing pressure, but is viewed as credit positive with limited near-term ratings impact.
29 January 2026
Beazley’s two-decade cyber business is the true target in Zurich’s £7.7bn bid — Huntington
The latest multi-billion offer from Zurich Insurance is seen as a tactical attempt to capture Beazley's dominant cyber franchise while testing the board’s resolve with a valuation lower than previous private offers. 
23 January 2026
Australia's insurance complaints rise 16% as GI disputes nearly double since 2020–21
AFCA’s 2024-25 report highlights a surge in add-on insurance disputes, though delays in claims handling continue to improve.
All Analysis

The latest regional people moves

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Expert insight

“There’s an end in sight to the UK and US markets and reinsurers want to expand their opportunities and they have a huge amount of appetite for Asian risk.”

Matthew Rose
Matthew RoseManaging Director at Guy Carpenter
“Malaysia, Indonesia and India are very under-penetrated markets. Insurance products in these countries are offered to large corporates and the big-market segment, but SMEs are really overlooked.”

Theo Pitsikas
Theo PitsikasAPAC Head of SME at Zurich

Key metrics

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The renewable energy shift creates a complex risk landscape for APAC insurers. This whitepaper examines the potential for reinsurance pools to reduce risks linked to the region's transition.

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