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Emerging risks | Growth Opportunities | APAC Insurance

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Saturday, October 3, 2026
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Gloria Methri Regional Correspondent
Gloria Methri is a Regional Correspondent at (Re)in Asia, tracking the regulation and risk stories moving Asia Pacific insurance. Areas of specialty include Indian insurance regulation, natural catastrophe losses across China and Australia, and marine and war risk markets.
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White tiled office building with the Meiji Yasuda sign in Japanese characters, blue sky above, and green trees in the foreground.
Meiji Yasuda monitors policy surrenders as rising rates reshape insurance demand
August 13 2026
The observation comes amid similar surrender patterns across other Asian markets.
Large black-and-red bulk carrier being guided by a small tugboat at a port, with cranes in the distance and calm turquoise water.
Skuld withdraws war risk cover across parts of Red Sea, Gulf of Aden and Indian Ocean
August 13 2026
The cancellation, effective from August 16, affects fixed-premium assureds with affected war risk cover.
Flooded walkway beside a modern glass-front building, with green trees and reflection on the water-filled path.
ARPC analysis reveals insurance participation gaps in Australia's cyclone-exposed communities
August 13 2026
Data shows large coverage gaps in areas with high hazard exposure and lower socio-economic capacity.
Nayana Mitter, leading GCC strategy at Aon, with a cityscape background.
Aon taps Nayana Mitter to lead Global Capability Centres strategy and programme management
August 12 2026
The Gurgaon-based appointment follows the broker's opening of a Bengaluru capability centre in June and the naming of Shiney Prasad as GCC head in March.
Ashwani Bhatia appointed Niva Bupa chairman, image of him with cityscape background.
IRDAI approves Ashwani Bhatia as Niva Bupa chairman
August 12 2026
The approval formalises the appointment of former SEBI whole-time member Bhatia as chairman of the standalone health insurer.
AXA logo on a modern glass building in Seoul, South Korea.
Kyobo Life weighs US$212m acquisition of AXA General Insurance — report
August 12 2026
South Korean insurer has been evaluating opportunities to enter the non-life market.
Empty train station platform with boxes and 'In Force' sign, early exit door, and clock.
Asia's life insurers rethink products as surrender trends test customer retention
August 12 2026
Policy surrenders have surpassed maturity payouts in India, while Korea has seen cancellations rise 62.7% in early 2026.
Rescue workers in orange gear amid debris after US storm, Swiss Re catastrophe report.
Benign H1 catastrophe losses mask growing exposure — Swiss Re
August 12 2026
The reinsurer estimates changing climate patterns and rising reconstruction costs could drive insured losses up 5–7% annually.
IRDAI logo with a city and river backdrop, and a circular portrait of a smiling Indian woman in the foreground
Girija Subramanian joins IRDAI as whole-time member
August 12 2026
With over 37 years of industry experience, former New India Assurance CMD Subramanian will oversee the distribution segment at the regulator.
GIFT City skyline with SEBI building, Mumbai, India, during daytime.
MS First Capital kicks off reinsurance operations from GIFT City
August 11 2026
The move aligns with MS&AD’s international strategy to pursue growth opportunities across Asia.
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