Reinsurance

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Kevin Rethual named new CEO of Munich Re Retakaful

May 5 2026

He has been with the reinsurer since 2021, most recently as chief commercial officer.

Australia cyclone pool average premiums rise in Q4 as strata jumps 11%

May 5 2026

Annual premiums rose 4.4% year-on-year as Cyclone Alfred pushed incurred insurance losses to A$1.41bn.

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Berkshire CEO Abel reaffirms Japan strategy — report

May 4 2026

Berkshire remains committed to investing in Japanese companies despite intensifying competition across the insurance sector.

Asia catastrophe losses in 2025 highlight pressure points in flood and quake underwriting — Swiss Re

May 4 2026

Floods and earthquakes dominated Asia’s catastrophe losses in 2025, underscoring challenges linked to urbanisation, exposure growth and risk assessment, according to Swiss Re.

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South Korea moves to cut marine reinsurance rates, set up state-backed pool amid Middle East conflict — Report

May 4 2026

Korean Re and peers face pressure to cut commissions as gaps in maritime cover widen

Marine insurance rates set to rise in wake of record $2.8bn Baltimore loss — Howden Re

May 4 2026

The bridge collapse is pushing the marine (re)insurance market to reassess loss concentration and reinsurance exposure.

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Peak Re posts strong GWP growth in 2025 lifted by India and APAC expansions

April 30 2026

India and Asia‑Pacific drove Peak Re’s double‑digit premium growth in 2025, with Asia‑Pacific accounting for more than half of group business.

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Richard Jones to lead Willis Re’s Asia operations

April 30 2026

The veteran reinsurance broker brings nearly 40 years of Asia-focused experience to the newly relaunched joint venture.

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Kuwait Re begins operations from India's GIFT City

April 27 2026

Kuwait Re has joined a growing group of global reinsurers operating from GIFT City.

Moody’s upgrades Peak Re's financial strength rating to A3

April 27 2026

Moody’s cited reduced contagion risk from Fosun and effective ring-fencing measures as key factors behind the upgrade.

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