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Targeted climate resilience investment could cut renewable losses by US$28bn in India – Zurich Kotak

June 26 2026

Quantifying resilience benefits may unlock capital while reducing climate-driven losses, the insurer said.

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Tighter regulations push APAC insurers toward capital-light strategies — Fitch

June 11 2026

APAC life insurers are reshaping product and investment strategies as tighter solvency rules increase risk sensitivity.

New Zealand study quantifies Auckland volcanic gas risk for first time

May 20 2026

Findings show how gas release rates during a volcanic eruption could have an impact on health, buildings and infrastructure.

South Korea’s FSS urges (re)insurers to strengthen risk management amid Middle East tensions

March 13 2026

The financial watchdog has also asked non-life (re)insurers if they have adequate war-risk reinsurance for marine coverage near the Strait of Hormuz.

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FM doubles resilience credit limit to 10%, expands scope to operational risks

November 10 2025

The expanded programme allows policyholders to use credits for a wider range of loss-prevention projects identified through FM’s engineering assessments.

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Aon launches TPI Portfolio to help insurers assess transition risk and underwriting

September 24 2025

The tool aims to help insurers evaluate clients' decarbonisation progress using standardised data across hard-to-abate sectors.

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Hull insurers to pivot from growth to profitability following major conflicts, intense competition: Gallagher

August 15 2025

The hull and machinery market saw rate softening in Q2 amid aggressive competition and premium cuts.

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New volcanic cloud research may alter New Zealand insurers' loss calculations, says NHC

July 15 2025

The NHC is working with scientists to update Auckland’s volcanic risk models after new findings on base surge distances.

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FM provides US$400m in 'resilience credits' for client climate mitigation initiatives

October 25 2024

With US$400m allocation this year, FM's resilience credit programme has surpassed US$1bn in total investment.

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QBE forms strategic partnership to strengthen engineering capabilities in Asia

October 24 2024

Partnership will provide QBE with access to Eos Rhea Metis's property and engineering expertise, solutions, and tools across the region.

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