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Sunday, October 11, 2026

Climate

Wide field of blue solar panels arranged in neat rows across a sunny landscape, capturing solar energy.
Targeted climate resilience investment could cut renewable losses by US$28bn in India – Zurich Kotak
June 26 2026
Quantifying resilience benefits may unlock capital while reducing climate-driven losses, the insurer said.
Satellite image of a powerful hurricane swirling toward the coast of northern Australia, with a clear eye offshore.
Australia's cyclone reinsurance pool cut premiums but affordability pressures persist — ACCC
June 25 2026
Premium relief has been concentrated in northern Australia, while prices continue to rise across the rest of the country.
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Asia renewable projects face tighter underwriting scrutiny despite stable reinsurance capacity — Willis
June 19 2026
The region added a record 513.3 GW last year, but supply-chain disruption, climate volatility and China's subsidy changes are reshaping how those projects get insured.
Construction worker in a yellow helmet climbs a rusted rebar framework at a construction site with trees in the background, wearing a white shirt and purple pants in mid-climb.
India construction insurance capacity grows as insurers sharpen focus on risk governance — Aon
June 11 2026
Infrastructure, energy transition and digital projects are lifting demand, while higher asset values are drawing closer underwriting scrutiny.
Solar panels stretch toward the sunset with wind turbines silhouetted on the horizon, depicting renewable energy.
Zurich: 75% of ASEAN renewables capacity faces severe climate risk by 2030
June 10 2026
Up to US$82bn in renewable energy losses could be avoided with early resilience investment.
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ICA, ICNZ formalise resilience alliance as disaster costs rise
June 5 2026
The initiative creates a structured framework for collaboration on risk reduction, policy advocacy and regulatory matters.
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WMO flags high risk of El Niño formation in coming months
June 4 2026
El Niño-linked weather shifts could drive higher claims and volatility across lines such as property, agriculture, and health.
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New Zealand insurers propose replacing FENZ levy with resilience-focused funding model
June 3 2026
The initiative could redirect NZ$600-700m (US$360-420m) annually towards natural hazard risk reduction while shifting fire services funding to the Crown.
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SEADRIF, UN's FAO launch anticipatory drought insurance pilot in Laos
May 29 2026
As mainland Southeast Asia braces for a potential return of El Niño in 2026–27, SEADRIF and the FAO have rolled out an index-triggered drought insurance pilot in Laos.
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PERILS puts late-2025 Queensland/NSW storm losses at A$2.94bn in third estimate
May 27 2026
Personal lines property drove most of the losses, while motor claims were only 12% despite hailstones up to 14cm.
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FM rolls out worldwide hail hazard map as losses climb
May 25 2026
The map uses 500,000+ observations to add detail on hailstone size and impact energy for sharper risk assessment.
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Willis, Global Parametrics, Bao Minh policy pays out to Vietnamese coffee farmers after heavy rainfall
May 21 2026
This marks a second parametric payout to Vietnamese coffee farmers, highlighting expanding climate risk protection through separate policies.
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Banner for 22nd SIRC: 'Capacity to Capability'—Building resilience through innovation; futuristic city skyline with a glowing highway; Nov 1–5, 2026 at Sands Expo & Convention Centre.