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Data and Data Journalism
13 February 2026
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.
13 February 2026
Rising APAC civil unrest, interstate flashpoints, tariff realignment drive crisis insurance demand into 2026: WTW
Insurers are facing increased claims and shifting exposures as Asia Pacific markets contend with both domestic unrest and cross-border disputes.
12 February 2026
Singapore life insurers post 11.3% new business growth in 2025 as ILPs drive expansion
Investment-linked products (ILPs) surge almost 28% as investors favour regular-premium plans and HNW solutions, while IP premiums surge before 2026 rider reset.
11 February 2026
Japan and India buck regional slide as Asia-Pacific insurance dealmaking declines further in 2025
With only two $1bn-plus transactions all year, buyers shifted toward smaller, distribution-led plays and selective cross-border bets.
09 February 2026
Philippines' life premiums rise 14.5% to nearly US$7bn in 2025
Insurance penetration improved to 1.78% in 2025, as insurers paid 121.9bn pesos (approx. US$2.08bn) in life benefits and sector assets climbed past 2 trillion pesos.
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Analysis
13 February 2026
Rising APAC civil unrest, interstate flashpoints, tariff realignment drive crisis insurance demand into 2026: WTW
Insurers are facing increased claims and shifting exposures as Asia Pacific markets contend with both domestic unrest and cross-border disputes.
02 February 2026
Korea's core capital reforms to spur capital adjustments, but near-term impact remains limited
Mandatory core capital rule from January 2027 targets heavy hybrid use, raising refinancing pressure, but is viewed as credit positive with limited near-term ratings impact.
29 January 2026
Beazley’s two-decade cyber business is the true target in Zurich’s £7.7bn bid — Huntington
The latest multi-billion offer from Zurich Insurance is seen as a tactical attempt to capture Beazley's dominant cyber franchise while testing the board’s resolve with a valuation lower than previous private offers. 
23 January 2026
Australia's insurance complaints rise 16% as GI disputes nearly double since 2020–21
AFCA’s 2024-25 report highlights a surge in add-on insurance disputes, though delays in claims handling continue to improve.
22 January 2026
AM Best cuts global reinsurance outlook to stable amid softening market and nat cat, casualty volatility  
Rating agency's shift reflects a market inflection point where record US$660bn in capital has restored buyer leverage and eroded the pricing power reinsurers enjoyed during the recent hard market.
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Phil Amlot appointed Head of Trade Credit International
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Expert insight

“There’s an end in sight to the UK and US markets and reinsurers want to expand their opportunities and they have a huge amount of appetite for Asian risk.”

Matthew Rose
Matthew RoseManaging Director at Guy Carpenter
“Malaysia, Indonesia and India are very under-penetrated markets. Insurance products in these countries are offered to large corporates and the big-market segment, but SMEs are really overlooked.”

Theo Pitsikas
Theo PitsikasAPAC Head of SME at Zurich

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The renewable energy shift creates a complex risk landscape for APAC insurers. This whitepaper examines the potential for reinsurance pools to reduce risks linked to the region's transition.

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