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ANZ cedents secure up to 15% rate cuts at 1.7 — Howden Re

June 30 2026

Ample capacity and reinsurer appetite enabled buyers to secure improved pricing and programme structures at July renewals.

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APAC property catastrophe rates fall 19% at 1/7 renewals as capacity stays ample — Guy Carpenter

June 30 2026

Cedents are diversifying panels and turning to catastrophe bonds, parametric covers and sidecars as soft conditions hand them the upper hand.

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Philippines' Insurance Commission calls for stronger climate resilience as catastrophe risks intensify

June 26 2026

Insurance Commissioner Regalado said insurers need to adjust underwriting, pricing, reserving and capital management to better reflect future climate-related risks.

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GIC Re to rebalance overseas portfolio amid climate risks, expand international business

June 26 2026

The reinsurer plans to reduce reliance on overseas property and catastrophe business while expanding its international footprint.

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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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IAG’s Firemark Ventures invests in disaster accommodation provider Spacecube

June 22 2026

The partnership aims to support disaster recovery efforts across rural and regional Australia.

ARPC appoints Cameron Hick as chief underwriting officer

June 19 2026

He will succeed current CUO Michael Pennell, who is set to retire in November.

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Philippine regulator orders faster claims processing after Mindanao earthquake

June 17 2026

The directive applies to regulated entities operating in areas declared under a state of calamity following the event.

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Allianz Australia launches Event Response Centre to coordinate severe weather recovery

June 17 2026

The centre is designed to fast-track severe weather claims using real-time data and coordinated team responses.

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IAG backs Sonder to extend disaster support beyond claims response

June 16 2026

The investment, made through corporate venture arm Firemark Ventures, will give customers 24/7 mental health and safety support during natural disasters and major incidents.

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New Zealand Natural Hazards Commission expands catastrophe reinsurance cover by 20%

June 15 2026

The commission said it secured the NZ$12.3bn (US$7.1bn) programme on a more cost-effective basis than last year's placement.

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NOAA declares El Niño has begun, forecasts very strong event

June 12 2026

(Re)in Summary • NOAA has declared El Niño has developed in the tropical Pacific, issuing an El Niño Advisory on 11 June.• Forecast models give a 63% chance of a ‘very strong’ event...

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