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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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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.

APAC insurance outlook: Geopolitical unrest, technology to shape 2026

Maduro's capture sets the stage for a potentially turbulent 2026, in which insures will juggle geopolitical shifts, technology-linked challenges, and new regulatory frameworks.

2025: Year in Review

This year has been marked by cautious optimism – though geopolitical uncertainty, nat cat worries, and falling rates created challenges.

Australian general insurers post robust Q3 2025 on higher premiums, softer claims

Industry-wide insurance service results jumped 27% YoY, supported by claims stabilisation and fast premium growth across cyber, mortgage, marine, aviation, and consumer credit.

TMK signals Asia Pac growth in cyber property, marine hull

Building on existing strengths is driving new business lines, says APAC head.

Local expertise key to Swiss Re’s cyber expansion as rates soften

Success in the region means finding ways to tap into new business, not competing on rates.