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Key stories
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Australia GI results slump 88% in Q4 as householders, motor claims surge on storm losses
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Sompo receives regulatory green light for US$3.5bn Aspen acquisition
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Howden Re targets India’s next wave of growth with infrastructure, cyber and structured reinsurance
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Regulators sharpen focus on growing asset-intensive reinsurance market
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Hong Kong general insurers deliver HK$1.8bn underwriting profit in Q3 as onshore gains accelerate
(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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Australia GI results slump 88% in Q4 as householders, motor claims surge on storm losses
Thursday, March 5 2026
Swiss Re's Tamas Bown to lead Asia Pacific L&H Reinsurance business ex China
Wednesday, March 4 2026
Thai Re receives US$7.1m after winning arbitration case against unnamed foreign reinsurer
Friday, February 27 2026
19 global (re)insurers back IFC’s $6bn credit risk transfer facility for SMEs in emerging markets
Friday, February 27 2026
Swiss Re APAC L&H review weighs on earnings but group posts record US$4.8bn profit
Friday, February 27 2026
Munich Re APAC revenue dips 1.7% amid softer market, but regional specialty lines double
Friday, February 27 2026
Analysis
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.
Reinsurers ramp up APAC life and health push at 1/1 renewals — Aon
Capital relief, longevity and lapse solutions gain ground as insurers respond to tougher risk-based capital regimes and climbing healthcare costs.
APAC reinsurance softening has further to run, says Howden
Region sees 10-20% rate reductions as abundant capacity drives buyer-friendly renewals.
Guy Carpenter: APAC loss-free cat XoL rates fall double-digits, reinsurers show flexibility at 1/1 renewals
APAC renewals ease with buyer leverage rising, cat ROL falling and casualty execution slower in the region.
Data insight
Hong Kong general insurers deliver HK$1.8bn underwriting profit in Q3 as onshore gains accelerate
Pecuniary loss drove the bulk of onshore profits, while marine was the big profit contributor for offshore underwriting results.
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.
Japan life insurance premiums to top US$330bn by 2030 on rising yields, regulatory change, says GlobalData
Insurers in Japan are adjusting strategies amid higher JGB yields, regulatory scrutiny and growing demand for health-related products.
Suncorp faces A$1.3bn natural hazard toll in 1H26 following destructive weather events
The projection was estimated against a full-year natural hazard allowance of A$1.77bn for FY26.
