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APAC facultative demand climbs, but margins will be earned on terms

Monte Carlo reflections: from capital formation to capital deployment

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Beazley eyes new risk opportunities in APAC as Zurich deal expands reach

Led by Jessica Schappell, the specialist insurer is leveraging its expanded platform under Zurich to corner high-margin, specialist risks across Asia Pacific.

GIFT City draws reinsurance capacity but remains a price taker

The hub has succeeded in attracting capital and reinsurers; now the challenge lies in developing the expertise needed to underwrite complex risks locally.

Thailand leads Asia commercial rate declines in Q3 as property softening deepens

Taiwan, South Korea and Malaysia followed with declines of 15%, 13% and 10%, while Japan and Vietnam were the only markets to record increases, according to Marsh.

Japan cyber claim notifications surge ‘fivefold’ as attacks mount

A cyber state of emergency and the PHP flaws behind “Black October” have left Japan’s insurers bracing for losses.

PHP2Shell adds to APAC cyber pressure

PHP2Shell may fall short of the worst fears, but AI’s double edge is fuelling a rise in regional claims.

Asian corporates warm to captives, but local expertise lags

Panellists at PARIMA’s Singapore conference said captives are drawing more interest as fewer risks suit standard cover, but setting one up is hard without the actuaries, claims experts and insurers to...

APAC facultative demand climbs, but margins will be earned on terms

Facultative is evolving from an overflow tool into a strategic one, but with capacity plentiful, reinsurers are being asked to do more for less.

Monte Carlo reflections: from capital formation to capital deployment

Pricing adequacy set the agenda for the US and Europe at RVS 2026, but APAC discussions centred on growth and innovation.

Statutory floor, compliance mindset leave Korean firms underinsured on cyber risks

Voluntary premiums are climbing fast, yet many firms still carry too little cover for their real exposure.

Thin data, soft rates push Asia cyber underwriters further beyond traditional loss history

Panelists at ITC Asia said internal case taxonomies and controls, such as MFA and EDR, offer signals where regional loss records fall short.

Australia GI rebounds in Q1 as claims ease, property losses moderate

Industry underwriting profits jumped 34% year-on-year as property lines recovered from catastrophe losses, while cyber led premium growth and motor remained profitable.

Myth or Mythos?: Anthropic's caged AI model sharpens cyber risk debate for APAC insurers

Insurers in APAC review cyber exposure, policy terms and emerging AI liabilities as advanced models prompt regulatory and underwriting scrutiny.

India’s cyber insurance demand grows as DPDP Act reshapes underwriting focus

Brokers report growing interest in cyber insurance following the introduction of the DPDP Act, as buyers reassess limits, coverage and compliance exposure.

Pacific posts third straight quarter of double-digit commercial rate declines

Region once again posted the steepest rate decline globally, softening 12% in Q1, according to Marsh data.

Asia insurance rates decline continues across major commercial lines in Q1 2026

Increased insurer capacity and competitive pressures pushed Asia’s commercial insurance rates down another 5% last quarter, says Marsh.

New MGA regime flagged as last-mile growth lever for India’s insurance market

Newly recognised MGAs can bind policies and underwrite risks locally, offering a faster route to regional and niche product growth in India.

Australia GI results slump 88% in Q4 as householders, motor claims surge on storm losses

Widespread claims pressure erodes underwriting across the market, offset only by pockets of strength in D&O, travel and cyber.

Hong Kong extends ILS Scheme as 2026-27 budget targets emerging tech opportunities

The budget outlines support for new insurance solvency rules and greater disclosure standards, but focus on growth sectors—such as low-altitude aviation and autonomous vehicles—will bring new opportunities...

Vietnam breaks from Asia’s soft market trend as commercial rates rebound to 15% in Q4

Korea led the region’s softening with a 17% composite rate drop, while Taiwan and Hong Kong SAR also posted double-digit declines, according to Marsh data.

Howden Re targets India’s next wave of growth with infrastructure, cyber and structured reinsurance

Reinsurance broker plans to deepen its engineering and specialty lines, expand structured solutions, and launch an industry-first life product in India.

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