Reih Angeles – (Re)in Asia

Reih Angeles Deputy News Editor

Reih Angeles is Deputy News Editor at (Re)in Asia, steering the desk's breaking coverage of Asia Pacific insurance and reinsurance. Areas of specialty include insurer and life results, reinsurance and catastrophe losses, cyber, and regulatory change across India, Korea, China and Hong Kong.

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Vietnam raises agricultural insurance premium subsidies to 95% under revised rules

Vietnam expands agricultural insurance coverage, raises subsidies under revised rules

September 18 2026

The revised framework expands eligible risks and strengthens provisions for index-based agricultural insurance from 20 October.

Fitch Affirms BHP Marine and General's IFS Rating at 'A'; Outlook Stable

BHP captive keeps Fitch rating despite July halt to new policies

September 17 2026

The captive remains on cover for existing guarantee bonds, workers’ compensation and liability business.

Natsuko Kato to Aon's Transaction Solutions team in Asia.

Aon appoints Natsuko Kato as deputy director, transaction solutions, Asia

September 17 2026

She joins from Medtronic Japan, where she most recently worked as principal legal counsel.

AI and data centre growth drive demand for power assets across Asia as insurance capacity expands

Abundant capacity, new entrants keep Asia power insurance rates soft in H1 2026

September 16 2026

Rapid growth in AI and data centres is creating new exposures around dedicated power infrastructure, battery storage and grid dependency.

AM Best Affirms Credit Ratings of Cathay Century Insurance Company Limited

Cathay Century combined ratio improves as engineering, motor drive premium growth — AM Best

September 16 2026

AM Best affirmed the ratings of Taiwan's second-largest non-life insurer, which made a net profit of NT$3.8bn (US$119.5m) in 2025 on a return on equity of 18.9%.

Japan life sector data incidents affect nearly 29,000 people

LIAJ, Prudential disclose new data incidents as Japan governance concerns deepen

September 16 2026

However, both entities said they found no evidence that the information had been misused.

Australia moves to cut private health insurance rebates for over-65s from April 2027

September 16 2026

The change is expected to increase the cost of cover for around 3.2 million older Australians.

South Korea motor insurers swing to H1 underwriting loss as combined ratio hits 101.9%

Korea motor insurers post first H1 underwriting loss in 6 years as combined ratio hits 101.9%

September 15 2026

Rate increases and a larger insured vehicle pool helped lift premiums in H1 2026, although worsening claims costs weighed on the segment.

Eureka Underwriting launches in Australia with Lloyd’s backing

Eureka Underwriting launches Lloyd's-backed financial lines agency in Australia

September 15 2026

Led by former Swiss Re Corporate Solutions and AIG executive Giuseppe Carone, the Lloyd's-backed MGA will focus on professional indemnity, cyber and management liability risks.

China targets 90% grain crop insurance coverage under 2030 agriculture plan

China sets 1.9% penetration target, 20% expense ratio cap for agricultural insurance

September 15 2026

The plan also calls for expanded market-based reinsurance, stronger catastrophe protection, and greater technology investment across the agricultural insurance sector.