Joanne Madrid – (Re)in Asia

Joanne Madrid Journalist

Joanne Madrid is a reporter at (Re)in Asia, known for data features and analysis on how technology and climate are reshaping the region's insurance markets. Areas of specialty include insurtech and AI adoption, cyber and climate risk, and the premium and results data moving markets including India, Korea and Hong Kong.

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

September 18 2026

GI Council data shows premium growth accelerated from 6.2% a year earlier, though the combined ratio climbed to 117.83%.

Indian Bank advances life insurance plans, eyes board approval

September 14 2026

The state-owned lender is considering a subsidiary or joint-venture structure, with partner selection likely in the next 12 months.

Insurance Council Board appoints new non-executive director

ICA appoints Adica’s Dean Cullen as non-executive director

September 14 2026

Cullen brings 30 years of experience across banking, intermediated distribution and direct-to-customer insurance.

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

September 14 2026

Premium growth accelerated from Q1 as long-term business expanded 14.1%, while general insurance grew at a moderate pace led by motor.

Singapore direct GI premiums rebound 11.9% in Q2

September 11 2026

Offshore property and engineering drove most of the market's premium growth, but underwriting profit fell 10.9%.

Japan direct GI premiums rise 4.6% in Q1 FY2026 as motor, fire, misc expand

Japan direct GI premiums rise 4.6% in Q1 FY2026 as motor, fire lines expand

September 4 2026

Direct premiums reached JPY2.87 trillion (US$17.98bn) in the April-June quarter, while claims paid increased at a slower rate of 2.3%.

Global reinsurance ROE nears decade high in H1 as excess capital drives softer pricing: Gallagher Re

Reinsurance capital hits record US$688bn as revenues shrink 6%: Gallagher Re

September 1 2026

Underlying margins weakened as softer rates fed through, though Gallagher Re raised its full-year return forecast to 16.5%–17.5%.

Singapore GI reinsurance premiums top S$10bn in 2025

September 1 2026

Offshore business drove the 3.7% premium increase, but net claims incurred rose 11.8% and underwriting profit fell to its lowest level since 2021.

Australia GI premiums rise 3.6% in Q2 as direct insurance weakens, reinsurance improves

Australia GI premiums rise 3.6% in Q2 as direct results slide, reinsurance claims plunge

August 31 2026

Direct insurers recorded higher claims led by householders, fire and ISR, while reinsurance claims fell nearly 80% as results improved year-on-year.

Grid access rules push data centres into new insurance risk territory

August 28 2026

As operators assume greater responsibility for power infrastructure, insurers face new questions around batteries, construction, curtailment and BI coverage.