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NZ's NHC levy to remain unchanged as Government moves to ease household pressure

November 20 2025

The ICNZ welcomed the decision, with its chief executive emphasising the need to maintain the scheme while keeping premiums manageable.

PCRIC sets out 2026-2030 strategy to broaden disaster risk financing, expand regional impact

November 19 2025

The plan outlines a shift toward wider regional capability, aiming to strengthen long-term resilience and drive greater impact for Pacific governments and communities.

Australia to invest A$350m on 96 projects in third Disaster Ready Fund round

November 19 2025

Federal and state-backed projects include cyclone shelters, bushfire risk reduction, and upgraded early warning systems across all states and territories.

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Typhoon Fung-wong drives significant economic losses across the Philippines, Taiwan

November 14 2025

Asia reels from another hard-hitting typhoon, which followed just days after the impact of Typhoon Kalmaegi.

APAC’s cat bond market poised for growth as investors chase diversification

November 14 2025

Portfolio managers see the potential for stronger sponsor activity heading into 2026.

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ICA urges stronger risk mitigation focus to secure the long-term success of Cyclone Pool

November 13 2025

The reinsurance pool has cut an estimated 39% in premiums and improved coverage, but rising costs have limited full affordability gains.

Nepal insurers report over US$25m in claims from October floods and landslides

November 12 2025

The Nepal Insurance Authority said insurers received 734 claims across property, engineering, agriculture, motor and marine lines.

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New India Assurance, Howden, SEEDS launch parametric insurance pilot for cyclone-exposed coastal communities

November 10 2025

The scheme aims to address recurring income losses among fisherfolk and other vulnerable groups along India’s eastern coast.

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IFC, Marsh launch Building Resilience Index in Asia

November 10 2025

The new index aims to provide a standard method for measuring and verifying building resilience for insurers and lenders in Asia.

Typhoon Kalmaegi claims more than 200 lives in Philippines and Vietnam, economic losses expected in the hundreds of millions

November 8 2025

The Philippines recorded the highest casualty with 204 people killed and 141 missing, based on official figures as of Saturday, 8 November.

NFRA issues guidance for Chinese insurers to launch sidecar ILS in Hong Kong

November 7 2025

The regulator's new guidance follows a series of initiatives to strengthen Hong Kong’s role as a regional hub for insurance-linked securities.

Telling a better ILS story for APAC investors

November 6 2025

Insurance-linked securities are on the rise in the region but still lagging Europe and the US. How can investors be convinced?

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