Reinsurance

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Suncorp places FY2027 catastrophe cover, flags higher reinsurance costs

July 6 2026

Suncorp said its combined catastrophe and aggregate reinsurance programme is expected to limit FY2027 natural hazard costs in around 90% of scenarios.

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ANZ insurer consolidation drives further reinsurance price cuts: Aon

July 2 2026

The broker said reinsurers increasingly offered customised and multi-year solutions as competition intensified.

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Malaysia's PNB appoints Rizal Rickman as President and Group CEO

July 2 2026

The leadership transition at MNRB Holdings Berhad's largest shareholder places Rizal Rickman at the helm of PNB.

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ARPC urges greater catastrophe pooling as climate risks intensify across Asia

July 2 2026

ARPC underscores the importance of government-backed pools and regional data sharing in sustaining catastrophe insurance affordability.

Specialist Risk Group acquires Superian Insurance to strengthen presence in APAC, Middle East

July 1 2026

The deal strengthens SRG’s position in specialty risk distribution, particularly across healthcare and liability lines.

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Returning Asian and London capacity adds to ANZ reinsurance oversupply at 1.7 — Gallagher Re

July 1 2026

Cat rates on loss-free programmes fell 12.5% to 17.5% in Australia and New Zealand, with pro rata ceding commissions rising by up to 5%.

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VIG Re gets green light for Singapore base

July 1 2026

Swiss Re veteran Wilfrid Goh will lead the office as the reinsurer pushes deeper into Asia under its VIGRe28 strategy.

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ANZ cedents secure up to 15% rate cuts at 1.7 — Howden Re

June 30 2026

Ample capacity and reinsurer appetite enabled buyers to secure improved pricing and programme structures at July renewals.

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APAC property catastrophe rates fall 19% at 1/7 renewals as capacity stays ample — Guy Carpenter

June 30 2026

Cedents are diversifying panels and turning to catastrophe bonds, parametric covers and sidecars as soft conditions hand them the upper hand.

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Niyam Group adds J.C. Flowers executives Porte, Cox to board

June 30 2026

Appointments reflect deeper J.C. Flowers backing and a shared strategy to build a reinsurer focused on India and other high-growth markets.

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