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Sector will adapt to volatility amid emerging nat cat and cyber risks says thai general insurance association rein asia

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Sector will adapt to volatility amid emerging nat cat and cyber risks says thai general insurance association rein asia
Sunday, June 21, 2026
Philippines insurance rein asia

The Philippines.

News and analysis of insurance in The Philippines, covering market trends, regulation, underwriting, claims, and key industry developments.

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SEADRIF eyes Philippines, regional infrastructure, and agri risk push in 2026
Regional risk pool prepares to launch Philippine parametric cover this year, while scaling ASEAN-wide pushes on infrastructure and agri protection

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.

Typhoon Ragasa extends Hong Kong’s destructive September streak
Ragasa joins Mangkhut and Saola in September’s run of severe storms, though more modest insured losses are likely.

APAC motor premiums soar in Q1 but rising claims pressure margins
Claims inflation weighs on APAC's motor insurers, eroding margins in key markets despite double-digit growth in the Philippines, Vietnam, and India.

2025 outlook: Trump, India, and easing the insurance talent shortage
The new US President is the biggest unknown this year for Asia Pac insurers but opportunities also exist in India and embedded insurance.

Generali exit Philippine life market with sale to InLife
Completion of 100% stake sale is anticipated in the first half of 2025, pending regulatory approvals.

Revised 2025 start date for Philippines Catastrophe Insurance Facility
Michael Rellosa, Executive Director of the Philippines Insurance and Reinsurance Association (PIRA) says the use of fixed tariffs has hampered attempts to launch the PCIF.

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