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Tuesday, August 11, 2026

Mindanao quake tests Philippine insurers’ growing catastrophe retentions — AM Best

Low insurance take-up should cap insured losses, but the event may add scrutiny to the net retention strategy cedents have pursued in response to rising reinsurance costs.
Red pushpin marking a location on a map of the Philippines (Mindanao region near Davao).
June 10, 2026

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