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Key stories
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APAC insurers reach for growth as renewals approach
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Australia's GI sector posts 22% surge in Q2 insurance service result, as retail gains offset speciality declines
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Sompo to buy Aspen for US$3.5bn
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Asian reinsurers step up global expansion as protection gap persists: AM Best
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China Re maintains top-five spot in global list of reinsurers, but FX swings weigh on some in APAC: AM Best
(Re)in Focus
“As the regulatory regime changes, insurers are assessing whether their current reinsurance arrangement is fit-for-purpose, and in many cases there is interest in finding new and efficient ways of managing cost-of-capital.”

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Ageas Re taps SCOR's Christoph Spichtig as Lead Underwriter for Asia Pacific
Tuesday, October 7 2025

Analysis
Global cyber insurance growth slows for third consecutive year amid stiff market competition: Swiss Re
Although North America and Europe dominate the cyber insurance market, Swiss Re noted that there is significant potential for future growth in the Asia Pacific Region.
Asia's rapid ageing represents a 'strategic imperative' for insurance industry change, says Swiss Re
Asia's elderly population will nearly double to 1 billion by 2050, creating the potential for massive protection gaps.
Global reinsurers should prioritise disciplined recovery and innovation over expansion: Howden Re
The sector faces a "hard market softening" environment, with risk-adjusted rates declining yet still elevated compared to the previous decade.
APAC reinsurers face tighter structures in 2026 as cat appetite steadies, global rates continue to soften
Global reinsurers will enter 2026 renewals with strong capital and robust returns despite heavy catastrophe losses and slower revenue growth.
Data insight
Australia's cyclone reinsurance pool claims surge in Q2 2025, fueled by Alfred
Cyclone Alfred accounted for nearly 90% of all Q2 losses, dominating claims since the pool’s inception, according to ARPC data.
Global cyber insurance growth slows for third consecutive year amid stiff market competition: Swiss Re
Although North America and Europe dominate the cyber insurance market, Swiss Re noted that there is significant potential for future growth in the Asia Pacific Region.
APAC reinsurers face tighter structures in 2026 as cat appetite steadies, global rates continue to soften
Global reinsurers will enter 2026 renewals with strong capital and robust returns despite heavy catastrophe losses and slower revenue growth.
Australia's GI sector posts 22% surge in Q2 insurance service result, as retail gains offset speciality declines
Cyber, marine and D&O lines posted sharp swings in claims and profits, while householders and domestic motor drove industry growth, APRA data shows.