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Emerging risks | Growth Opportunities | APAC Insurance

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Monday, September 7, 2026
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Hong Kong FinTech Week 2024

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(Re)in Asia Features

  • Japan direct GI premiums rise 4.6% in Q1 FY2026 as motor, fire, misc expand
    Japan direct GI premiums rise 4.6% in Q1 FY2026 as motor, fire lines expand
  • Insured flood losses mount in Nepal, but economic damage could run into billions
    Nepal's insured flood losses mount, but protection gap leaves billions in damage uncovered
  • Singapore GI reinsurance premiums top S$10bn in 2025
    Singapore GI reinsurance premiums top S$10bn in 2025
  • Australia GI premiums rise 3.6% in Q2 as direct insurance weakens, reinsurance improves
    Australia GI premiums rise 3.6% in Q2 as direct results slide, reinsurance claims plunge
  • Grid access rules push data centres into new insurance risk territory
    Grid access rules push data centres into new insurance risk territory

(Re)in Asia Data and Data Journalism
04 September 2026
Japan direct GI premiums rise 4.6% in Q1 FY2026 as motor, fire lines expand
Direct premiums reached JPY2.87 trillion (US$17.98bn) in the April-June quarter, while claims paid increased at a slower rate of 2.3%.
02 September 2026
Existing cyber risks amplified by AI, with APAC at 10% of global premium — Swiss Re
Global cyber premiums are projected to reach US$16.4bn in 2026.
01 September 2026
Reinsurance capital hits record US$688bn as revenues shrink 6%: Gallagher Re
Underlying margins weakened as softer rates fed through, though Gallagher Re raised its full-year return forecast to 16.5%–17.5%.
01 September 2026
Australia home insurance premiums face pressure as rebuild costs rise 30%
Roof tiles have risen 77% in five years and Queensland build costs went up around 45% since 2021, with insurers receiving 409,094 home claims worth A$11.3bn (US$8.1bn) since 2022, according to ICA figures.
01 September 2026
Singapore GI reinsurance premiums top S$10bn in 2025
Offshore business drove the 3.7% premium increase, but net claims incurred rose 11.8% and underwriting profit fell to its lowest level since 2021.

(Re)in Asia Analysis
04 September 2026
Strong capital and underwriting discipline support global non-life reinsurance sector: AM Best
Strong underwriting results and investment income are expected to keep returns resilient despite growing competition, casualty reserve uncertainty and elevated catastrophe risk.
04 September 2026
Taiwan commercial insurance demand remains resilient as capital reforms gain traction: AM Best
Commercial lines and higher sums insured are supporting premium growth, while conservative asset allocation is helping insurers absorb equity-market volatility.
03 September 2026
Japan solvency reforms drive cessions as AM Best maintains stable outlook for global life reinsurance
Improving mortality experience and the growing influence of GLP‑1 drugs are reshaping life reinsurance pricing and underwriting assumptions.
02 September 2026
Taiwan life insurers swing to NT$200m July loss as stock market slide hits investments
Seven-month pre-tax profit stood at NT$277.7bn (US$8.8bn) despite weaker July investment returns and foreign exchange losses.
02 September 2026
Existing cyber risks amplified by AI, with APAC at 10% of global premium — Swiss Re
Global cyber premiums are projected to reach US$16.4bn in 2026.

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