APAC

Howden Re highlights ongoing APAC nat cat protection gaps following 2025 Myanmar quake, Typhoon Ragasa losses

January 14 2026

The reinsurer noted that limited insurance take-up and risk modelling leave Asian cities exposed, even when insured losses are “moderate”.

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Only 12% of Asia Pacific's 2025 natural catastrophe losses insured — Munich Re

January 13 2026

While global losses were below the 10-year average last year, APAC's persistent protection gap means only about US$9bn of its US$73bn losses were insured.

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Chaucer appoints Les Loh as Singapore CEO, names Dan Bryan as head of reinsurance for Asia-Pacific

January 13 2026

Loh and Bryan move from Guy Carpenter and AXA XL, respectively.

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Kita launches non-payment insurance to boost financing for carbon, nature projects

January 9 2026

The launch builds on Kita’s rapid growth, including a recent 450% increase in underwriting capacity and expanded coverage for new project types.

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SEADRIF adds Gillian Caparas as operations specialist

January 9 2026

She joins the insurer from Rogue Union, where she served as lead operations coordinator.

SEADRIF strengthens board with appointments of Mei Fern Johnson, Leow Yung Khee

January 8 2026

Johnson is a World Bank Group disaster risk financing consultant while Leow currently serves as senior medical advisor at Singlife.

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AIG names Eric Andersen as president and CEO as Peter Zaffino transitions to executive chair

January 8 2026

Andersen joins AIG after nearly three decades with Aon.

XS Global continues APAC build-out with appointment of Mun Ching Shing as regional A&H underwriting manager

January 6 2026

Move comes after the MGA launched in Hong Kong last month.

Sun Life partners with Aflatoun to launch financial literacy programme for APAC domestic workers

January 6 2026

Educational sessions and toolkits will be provided to more than 30,000 domestic workers as part of the initiative.

APAC reinsurance softening has further to run, says Howden

January 6 2026

Region sees 10-20% rate reductions as abundant capacity drives buyer-friendly renewals.

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