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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

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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
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
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.
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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.
Smiling woman portrait centered on a Singapore skyline with Gardens by the Bay and the SEADRIF logo.
SEADRIF taps Munich Re executive Xinmei Zheng for COO role
July 29 2026
Zheng brings nearly two decades of (re)insurance experience spanning underwriting, risk solutions and regional market development.
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PCRIC appoints Praneel Pritesh as business development advisor
July 23 2026
He brings more than 17 years of experience spanning government, international development and financial services across the Pacific.
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India’s marine insurance pool gets its first claim after drone attack in Black Sea — Report
July 20 2026
The government-backed scheme, launched in May, faces its first real-world test.
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