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Geoeconomic confrontation tops WEF near-term risk outlook for 2026

January 16 2026

State-based conflict, misinformation, societal polarisation, and extreme weather also rank among the top.

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Reinsurers face profit squeeze in 2026, but capital to remain strong, says Fitch

January 15 2026

Fitch expects prices to continue to soften this year, with reinsurers likely to prioritise diversification and profitability over expansion.

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Cyber and AI the obvious concerns, but energy crises and political instability climb in APAC: Allianz Risk Barometer

January 14 2026

Survey reveals growing concerns over energy crises in key markets like Australia, the Philippines, and South Korea, while political instability and AI-driven threats have surged as a concern for risk managers...

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Victorian bushfires: insurers log 1,386 claims

January 13 2026

Early estimates indicate that 30% of all property claims are considered total losses.

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ANZ insurer Prosura hit by cyber attack

January 7 2026

The company said customer and claims-related personal information may have been accessed, but no payment or credit card data were compromised.

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APAC insurance outlook: Geopolitical unrest, technology to shape 2026

January 6 2026

Maduro's capture sets the stage for a potentially turbulent 2026, in which insures will juggle geopolitical shifts, technology-linked challenges, and new regulatory frameworks.