Reinsurance programs

A container ship escorted by a tugboat passes cargo cranes and stacked containers at a busy port.

Japan cabinet backs cargo, marine insurance support measures amid Middle East tensions

October 13 2026

The measures are part of a broader effort to strengthen supply-chain resilience as geopolitical risks continue to pressure maritime transport and insurance markets.

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Qatar Islamic Insurance Group secures GIFT City licence to enter India's reinsurance market

August 27 2026

It joins a growing list of international (re)insurers setting up operations at India's only IFSC hub in Gujarat.

Aerial view of a large black-and-red oil tanker sailing through calm blue sea with a yellow smokestack and white superstructure at the stern.

Japan weighs state reinsurance for Gulf tankers to safeguard oil imports — report

August 17 2026

The proposed measure would cover claims if insurers cannot secure overseas reinsurance.

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.

Qubit launches digital asset insurance operations in Australia

May 19 2025

Move follows Qubit’s recent partnership with Canopius to offer digital asset custody and crime insurance products in Hong Kong.

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IAG overhauls nat cat reinsurance program to mitigate volatility

June 28 2024

Five-year program includes volatility cover from Berkshire Hathaway and Canada Life, which would see FY25 peril costs limited to AU$1.283bn in 90% of modelled scenarios.