Insurance pools

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ARPC cyclone pool premium adequacy slips below cost-neutral level despite operating surplus

October 22 2026

Going forward, ARPC expects pricing adjustments and investment income to support the pool's return to long-term cost neutrality.

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Australia cyclone pool premium relief yet to reach SME business interruption cover: ARPC

October 21 2026

Premium reductions for residential and SME property risks have persisted despite broader inflation and rising insurance costs.

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Generali, World Bank join forces to expand targeted insurance across emerging markets

October 14 2026

The parties will also cooperate to support risk pooling across emerging regions, while undertaking advocacy and policy initiatives to strengthen financial resilience and address insurance protection gaps....

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Australia cyclone pool incurred claims rise 7.5% to A$1.65bn

October 7 2026

New claims from Cyclones Narelle, Fina and Koji continued to emerge during the June quarter, adding to losses from earlier events.

ARPC proposes 2.9% rise in annual cyclone pool premium to A$770m

ARPC proposes 2.9% rise in cyclone pool premiums, with cuts for high-risk properties

October 2 2026

Average pool premiums for high-risk properties would fall by A$85 (US$59) to A$897, while low-risk properties would pay A$11 more.

Russia pitches BRICS-wide insurance mechanism to counter Western sanctions

Putin proposes BRICS reinsurance mechanism at India summit

September 14 2026

The proposal comes as Western sanctions continue to restrict insurance for Russian crude shipments and other energy-related risks.

Hong Kong IA pitches 'one-stop' risk advisory role for Chinese firms expanding overseas

September 10 2026

Hong Kong's insurance solutions and advisory ecosystem can support mainland companies managing global expansion risks, the IA said.

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ARPC to turn pool data into risk insights for government and insurers

August 26 2026

The corporation's new four-year plan also backs measures to put downward pressure on premiums in high cyclone-risk areas.

Country-level cat models could open door to ASEAN risk pooling: AAC2026

August 24 2026

Layering portfolio data with granular hazard data will help close underwriting gaps, experts said.

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China insurers launch dedicated quantum computing risk pool, issue inaugural policy

August 17 2026

A “1+4” product suite will cover equipment, technology, application and localisation risks.

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Philippine insurance chief suspended over consortium accreditation complaint

August 5 2026

The complaint centres on alleged preferential treatment in accrediting a third pool under the mandatory passenger accident insurance programme.

SEADRIF appoints Felicia Khoo as strategic development lead

August 3 2026

She joins after over two years with Swiss Re, where she was senior regulatory risk manager and vice-president.

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