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Key stories
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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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Gallagher Re to acquire Australian reinsurance broker Steadfast Re
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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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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
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.
Asia steps into record cat bond boom as Global ILS hits new highs
Record issuance is contributing to softer reinsurance pricing worldwide, while Asia’s regulators and reinsurers push to capture more of the market.