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APAC grows to nearly 30% of global marine insurance premiums: IUMI

September 9 2025

Global cargo insurance rates increased in 2024, while ocean hull rates fell and offshore energy remained in decline.

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IUMI 2025 Singapore: Marine insurers must rethink risk models in a “brave new world”

September 8 2025

Policy-driven disruptions and geopolitical shifts require fundamental changes to traditional risk assessment approaches, say industry experts, and will require insurers to “get good” at pricing policy-driven...

Aon India appoints Nitish Tiwari as Deputy Vice President for India Global Solutions

September 8 2025

The insurance professional joins from New India Assurance to strengthen Aon India's property, construction, and infrastructure capabilities.

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Sompo Japan's capital strength to remain robust as US$3.5bn Aspen acquisition seen to add diversification: Moody's

September 8 2025

Moody's said the insurer's solvency ratio will remain strong, with risks from equities and catastrophes mitigated by reinsurance and diversification.

Stamp duty reform in Queensland tops ICA recommendations to Productivity Commission

September 8 2025

The ICA has noted that Queenslanders are projected to pay nearly A$1.7bn in stamp duty on insurance to the government in 2024-2025.

Aviation reinsurance faces potential recalibration amid heavy losses: Howden

September 5 2025

Aviation reinsurers face mounting pressure from recent losses and retrocession concerns, with signs pointing to a hardening market as year-end renewals approach.