Reinsurance

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China Re reports 1.1% premium growth but lower 2025 profit as life reinsurance declines

April 1 2026

The firm’s audited net profit attributable to shareholders declined 7.4% to 9.77bn yuan under IFRS despite overall premium growth.

TQR Welcomes Kamolrat Sukumamnuaychai as Vice President Business Development - Treaty Reinsurance

Kamolrat Sukumamnuaychai returns to TQR to lead treaty business development

April 1 2026

She previously worked for the Thai reinsurance broker between 2017 and 2023 as deputy vice president.

Howden Re Hong Kong names Henry To as chairman

April 1 2026

To joins Howden Re after more than four decades in the reinsurance industry, with experience in both Hong Kong and China markets.

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1/4 renewals: Japan rates back to early 2020s levels, Middle East impact contained in specialty lines — Howden Re

April 1 2026

Howden Re notes that mid-year renewals may face greater complexity as reinsurers review exposure and pricing in light of ongoing Middle East tensions.

Talcott Life Re expands AIR deal with Japan Post Insurance by US$625m

March 31 2026

Expansion adds ¥100bn of in-force payout annuities to the original 2025 block transaction between the two firms.

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Aflac Re lands first external reinsurance transaction with Japan Post Insurance

March 31 2026

New asset-intensive reinsurance transaction follows prior internal deals with Aflac Life Insurance Japan.

Peak Re's gross written premiums rise 25% in 2025

March 31 2026

Reinsurer reported a net profit after tax of US$189.5m for 2025, according to unaudited results.

J.C. Flowers & Co. to take controlling stake in Niyam Group

March 31 2026

PE firm is also a lead investor in Niyam’s newly approved Lloyd’s Syndicate 2047.

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Volante U-turns on India operations launch

March 31 2026

Following a strategic review of its global footprint, Volante has opted not to start operations in India.

AI data centre boom forcing global insurance reset as accumulation risks surge — Swiss Re Institute

March 30 2026

Hyperscaler capital spending is projected to exceed US$600bn in 2026, with about US$450bn (75%) directly tied to AI data centre infrastructure.

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