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Typhoon Bavi triggers 6,000 early claims as Zhejiang begins recovery

July 13 2026

China's insurers are processing thousands of claims following Typhoon Bavi's landfalls in Zhejiang, with Ping An, PICC and China Pacific reporting early losses and payouts.

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China's July floods drive 320,000 claims, US$323m in payouts so far

July 10 2026

Reservoir breaches from Typhoon Maysak drove much of the loss, with insurers bracing for more as Typhoon Bavi approaches.

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China's insurers fast-track claims after deadly Guangxi floods, Hubei tornadoes

July 10 2026

Ping An P&C alone has reported more than 10,000 claims worth an estimated CNY110m (US$16.17m).

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GSSP backs SEADRIF’s climate risk financing capabilities in Southeast Asia

July 8 2026

The initiative aims to help SEADRIF member countries develop locally relevant disaster risk financing approaches.

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APRA finalises reinsurance reforms easing access to alternative risk-transfer solutions

July 7 2026

The reforms, set to take effect from 1 January 2027, expand the role of Appointed Actuaries and streamline regulatory approvals.

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Australian researchers say public-private risk sharing key to sustaining disaster insurance

July 6 2026

Researchers say insurers, reinsurers and governments must balance competing trade-offs around risk sharing, pricing and mitigation to sustain disaster coverage.

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Suncorp places FY2027 catastrophe cover, flags higher reinsurance costs

July 6 2026

Suncorp said its combined catastrophe and aggregate reinsurance programme is expected to limit FY2027 natural hazard costs in around 90% of scenarios.

Insurers turn to tech-enabled prevention as climate losses climb

July 2 2026

Speakers at ITC Asia set out how AI, satellite imagery and transition finance are reshaping underwriting, claims and investment across Asia Pacific.

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ARPC urges greater catastrophe pooling as climate risks intensify across Asia

July 2 2026

ARPC underscores the importance of government-backed pools and regional data sharing in sustaining catastrophe insurance affordability.

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Returning Asian and London capacity adds to ANZ reinsurance oversupply at 1.7 — Gallagher Re

July 1 2026

Cat rates on loss-free programmes fell 12.5% to 17.5% in Australia and New Zealand, with pro rata ceding commissions rising by up to 5%.

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Global cyber protection gap to quadruple by 2030 as climate, longevity risks mount

July 1 2026

Insurers will need to adopt AI, geospatial tools and specialist partnerships as conventional underwriting models struggle to keep pace with fast-evolving risks, says Japan's NTT Data.

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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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