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Japan's Kumamoto earthquake triggers over 40,000 insurance claims

August 18 2026

GIAJ data up to 31 July shows Kumamoto prefecture accounts for 37,620 of the accepted cases.

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Typhoon Dolphin drives nearly 130,000 insurance claims across China

August 18 2026

Estimated losses reached CNY1.75bn (US$259.5m), with insurers having paid or prepaid CNY80m across six regions by 12 August.

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Philippine House approves expanded crop insurance bill as storm losses test PCIC

August 17 2026

The measure would widen coverage to more agricultural risks while allowing parametric products and greater private-sector participation.

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Magnitude 7.7 Flores earthquake kills 47, destroys nearly 1000 homes in eastern Indonesia

August 16 2026

BNPB data to midnight on Sunday also records 101 people injured, more than 5,000 displaced, and damage to 93 education facilities, 36 health facilities and 38 government offices.

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QBE holds underwriting margin despite higher claims, commissions in H1 2026

August 14 2026

Premium pressure in Australia Pacific contrasted with double-digit growth in QBE's International division, although lower catastrophe losses helped keep underwriting margins stable.

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SEADRIF says capital, political commitment key to scaling ASEAN disaster insurance

August 14 2026

New infrastructure and agriculture-focused facilities are expected to broaden SEADRIF's role as it expands beyond sovereign disaster insurance.

IAG posts 7.6% premium growth as RACQ acquisition lifts retail book, catastrophe costs weigh on profit

August 13 2026

Australian retail GWP increased 17.8% to A$10.31bn (US$7.37bn), including A$1.27bn from RACQ Insurance.

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ARPC analysis reveals insurance participation gaps in Australia's cyclone-exposed communities

August 13 2026

Data shows large coverage gaps in areas with high hazard exposure and lower socio-economic capacity.

Map showing China and surrounding regions affected by Typhoon Dolphin, with Chinese flag.

Ping An P&C fields 27,000 Typhoon Dolphin claims, estimates nearly US$100m in payouts

August 12 2026

Ahead of landfall, the insurer sent 48.99 million warnings through its Eagle Eye platform, inspected 2,458 flood-prone sites and helped move more than 2,770 vehicles out of harm's way.

Suncorp GWP rises 2.7% as natural hazard costs exceed allowance

August 12 2026

Natural hazard costs reached A$2.02bn (US$1.4bn) for the year, A$254m above insurer's annual allowance.

Rescue workers in orange gear amid debris after US storm, Swiss Re catastrophe report.

Benign H1 catastrophe losses mask growing exposure — Swiss Re

August 12 2026

The reinsurer estimates changing climate patterns and rising reconstruction costs could drive insured losses up 5–7% annually.

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Insurers begin Typhoon Dolphin payouts after storm hits eastern China

August 10 2026

Early motor and property claims have been settled in Zhejiang and Shanghai.

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