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Mandarin Re targets growth with existing cedants amid softening market

COO Grishin sees expansion opportunities in the Philippines, Thailand and Malaysia, but growth will be driven primarily by existing clients in Vietnam and Indonesia.

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.

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.