The plan to reduce approximately US$1bn in North America-focused software private equity stakes comes amid a broader pullback from the asset class by private credit funds and insurers.
GIC Re and New India Assurance are said to be leading the formation of a US$100m marine war-risk pool to cover vessels on high-risk routes in and around the Persian Gulf.
APAC insurers are well positioned to absorb Middle East-related stresses, but insurers in Singapore stand out owing to their position as a major shipping and insurance hub.
Peter Kell's phase-one findings also tackle enforceability, vulnerability support, and First Nations engagement — with stakeholder feedback open until 8 May 2026.
Four consecutive years of W&I rate declines in Asia-Pacific have coincided with rising claims notifications and MGA exits, as competition among insurers and agents intensifies.
Insurers brace for complex multi-event claims as Vaianu cuts power to 5,000 homes and forces coastal evacuations across Northland, Waikato and Hawke's Bay.
Accelerating medical cost inflation, strained combined ratios, and rising protection gap demands urgent joint action from governments, regulators and insurers.
