Editor's choice – (Re)in Asia

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Singapore Re earns long-term issuer rating upgrade on sustained underwriting gains

September 5 2026

Favourable underwriting results and positive investment returns supported Singapore Re's sustained improvement in operating performance in recent years, while operating results in the first half of 2026...

Allianz China Life NBV jumps 81% while P&C underwriting improves in H1

September 5 2026

Life and P&C posted stronger first-half metrics, with underwriting profitability improving and solvency remaining robust.

AXA XL brings Augustin Gas back to Singapore to lead Asia reinsurance

September 5 2026

He moves back to Singapore from Arch Re in Zurich, bringing two decades across cat modelling, ILS, retrocession and property across three continents.

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SEADRIF releases additional US$1.14m to Lao PDR, WFP as flood impacts grow

September 4 2026

The latest payout brings total disbursements for recent flooding to US$2.28m.

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Strong capital and underwriting discipline support global non-life reinsurance sector: AM Best

September 4 2026

Strong underwriting results and investment income are expected to keep returns resilient despite growing competition, casualty reserve uncertainty and elevated catastrophe risk.

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Lippo General reaches top of Indonesian scale as Fitch upgrades IFS rating on Hanwha Life ties

September 4 2026

Net profit under PSAK 117 more than doubled to IDR145bn (US$8.21m) in 2025 as the insurer repriced its health book and tightened business selection.

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Samsung Fire & Marine, Samsung Life clarify no decision made on overseas acquisitions

September 4 2026

The insurers said overseas investment opportunities remain under review, with a further announcement expected by 2 October.

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AM Best downgrades Himalayan Re ratings over governance concerns

September 4 2026

Despite the downgrade, AM Best continues to assess Himalayan Re's balance sheet strength as very strong.

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Dai-ichi Life’s NZ arm to acquire Fidelity Life for NZ$630m

September 4 2026

The transaction will combine two New Zealand life insurers with completion targeted between March and July 2027.

Japan direct GI premiums rise 4.6% in Q1 FY2026 as motor, fire, misc expand

Japan direct GI premiums rise 4.6% in Q1 FY2026 as motor, fire lines expand

September 4 2026

Direct premiums reached JPY2.87 trillion (US$17.98bn) in the April-June quarter, while claims paid increased at a slower rate of 2.3%.

India’s NCDEX expands weather derivatives to hedge Chennai rainfall risk

September 4 2026

The second contract extends weather risk management from Mumbai to Chennai, covering the country's two major monsoon seasons.

Suncorp, IAG and QBE ramp up AI investments amid regulators’ risk warnings

September 4 2026

Australia’s largest general insurers are scaling AI across their businesses as APRA and ASIC urge stronger governance.

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