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Asia's commercial insurance market remains soft as AI sharpens underwriting — Aon

August 10 2026

Property, cyber and D&O buyers benefited from softer pricing in Q2, while underwriters applied greater scrutiny to casualty, auto and catastrophe-prone risks.

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Japan joins Asia's commercial rate downturn while Vietnam bucks trend in Q2 — Marsh

July 31 2026

A run of commercial insurance rate growth in Japan came to an end as regional downward rate pressure continued across Asia.

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State insurers secure NPCIL nuclear cover programme at steep discount — report

July 31 2026

The sharply discounted bids come weeks after the IRDAI warned non-life insurers that aggressive pricing could erode underwriting discipline.

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Hong Kong GI direct premiums rise 4.2% in Q1 as underwriting profit more than doubles

July 30 2026

Pecuniary loss, a class dominated by mortgage guarantee business, delivered around 63% of the onshore market's undiscounted underwriting result, while offshore ships premiums rebounded amid war-risk r...

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Munich Re Specialty launches parametric earthquake cover for Japan corporates via Lloyd’s platform

July 28 2026

The trigger-based product uses data from Kik-net and K-NET seismic monitoring networks.

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Hong Kong government to handle Wang Fuk Court fire insurance claims after buyout

July 27 2026

The move comes as residents press for greater transparency over the estate's condition and the handling of compensation following last year's fire.

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IRDAI warns insurers over deep discounting in fire insurance line

July 24 2026

The regulator flagged steep discounting in the fire market after industry premiums dropped 27.8% year-on-year.

Zurich General Malaysia signs bancatakaful partnership with MBSB Bank

July 24 2026

The partnership gives Zurich General Takaful access to MBSB's customer base and branch network.

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China insurers' claims payouts for July typhoons, floods top US$500m

July 24 2026

Payouts have risen more than 20% since 13 July, when insurers reported nearly 380,000 claims.

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Asia commercial insurance rates fall 5% in Q2 as global market softens for eighth straight quarter

July 23 2026

Marsh said excess capacity, lower reinsurance costs and increased competition continued to drive rate declines.

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Sompo to acquire Brazil's Fator Seguradora to boost global specialty business

July 22 2026

The deal hands the Japanese insurer a Brazilian underwriter with strength in property, surety and financial Lines.

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Fire at South Korea's Coupang logistics hub raises liability questions — Report

July 22 2026

A reported KRW380bn (approx. US$257m) property policy covering Coupang's Incheon logistics centre is under scrutiny as investigators work to determine liability for the fire.

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