Hong Kong extends ILS Scheme as 2026-27 budget targets emerging tech opportunities
The budget outlines support for new insurance solvency rules and greater disclosure standards, but focus on growth sectors—such as low-altitude aviation and autonomous vehicles—will bring new opportunities for insurers.
APAC insurers favour equity over debt in $5.6bn capital raises in H2 2025
In terms of regional variation, Chinese and Southeast Asian insurers leaned more heavily on equity markets, while Japanese carriers led debt issuance. Australian insurers adopted a mixed approach, accessing both equity and debt channels.
Rising APAC civil unrest, interstate flashpoints, tariff realignment drive crisis insurance demand into 2026: WTW
Insurers are facing increased claims and shifting exposures as Asia Pacific markets contend with both domestic unrest and cross-border disputes.
Beazley’s two-decade cyber business is the true target in Zurich’s £7.7bn bid — Huntington
The latest multi-billion offer from Zurich Insurance is seen as a tactical attempt to capture Beazley's dominant cyber franchise while testing the board’s resolve with a valuation lower than previous private offers.
