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APAC’s 2025 economic, insured losses below decade averages despite Myanmar quake, China floods — Gallagher Re

January 21 2026

The region recorded about US$87bn in economic losses, 24% below the 10-year average, and about US$10bn in insured losses, 36% below.

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FWD Hong Kong opens new headquarters in Taikoo Place

January 21 2026

FWD Tower incorporates sustainability features and uses internationally accredited environment-friendly materials for a healthy and green workplace.

SCOR, AXA launch Lloyd’s consortium to de-risk ecological restoration projects

January 21 2026

The consortium aims to unlock private financing for nature recovery initiatives worldwide.

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Aon's Neelay Patel returns to Malaysia as country CEO

January 21 2026

Patel has been at the broker for a decade and is set to take on the new role in March.

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Global: Everest appoints new leaders for facultative, hybrid reinsurance

January 21 2026

Michael Cellura has been named head of global facultative and hybrid reinsurance, with Trevor Gallagher as COO of the unit.

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Global protection gap narrows to record 51% in 2025, but APAC remains dangerously underinsured — Aon

January 21 2026

Narrowing of the global protection gap was driven by heavy insured losses in the U.S. where insurance penetration reached 81%, but APAC disasters saw less than 10% of losses covered.

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Tokio Marine Newa builds capital buffer as underwriting outperforms Taiwan peers — S&P

January 21 2026

The ratings agency has lifted the insurer's rating anchor from 'a-' to 'a'.

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Local mutuals won’t fix flood premiums without national risk pool — ICA chief

January 20 2026

Responding to Queensland's proposal for a mutual insurer, Andrew Hall says a national flood risk pooling scheme and large-scale mitigation investment are needed to fix Australia's insurance affordability...

OneDegree becomes first Hong Kong virtual insurer to post full-year profit, as revenue rises 38%

January 20 2026

The insurer has set a target to double its total revenue over the next five years, focusing on new partnerships and growth in digital asset insurance.