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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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Australian broker code body refers two firms to ASIC over strata insurance conflict concerns

July 1 2026

The review examined seven brokers that collectively operate with 1,088 representatives in strata management.

HDI Global names Yibo Mo as liability underwriter in Hong Kong

July 1 2026

He joins the branch with experience in liability underwriting and international facultative business.

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VIG Re gets green light for Singapore base

July 1 2026

Swiss Re veteran Wilfrid Goh will lead the office as the reinsurer pushes deeper into Asia under its VIGRe28 strategy.

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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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Japan's Aflac Life confirms data breach exposing information of 4.38m customers

July 1 2026

The insurer has suspended affected online services and alerted authorities after unauthorised access continued over a 10-day period.

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Howden targets off-contract healthcare gap with new cover for seafarers and families

July 1 2026

The product offers hospitalisation cover as a base product and is designed for shipping companies to purchase on behalf of seafarers.

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New GIAJ chairman Ishikawa emphasises reform execution amid rising risks

July 1 2026

The leadership transition comes as cyber, climate and inflation risks test Japanese insurers’ operating models.

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Regulatory scrutiny, shareholder objections delay Woori's Tongyang Life delisting plan — report

June 30 2026

Regulatory scrutiny and minority shareholder opposition are raising questions over valuation and deal fairness.

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Chubb, AIA Singapore partner to expand access to general insurance offering

June 30 2026

The move combines AIA's distribution network with Chubb's underwriting expertise and product portfolio in the country.

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