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Thai Re Q2 underwriting profit rises 14% despite lower premiums

August 18 2026

Lower health insurance losses helped Thai Re lift underwriting profit and improve its combined ratio in Q2, offsetting a decline in premium volumes.

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Japan's Kumamoto earthquake triggers over 40,000 insurance claims

August 18 2026

GIAJ data up to 31 July shows Kumamoto prefecture accounts for 37,620 of the accepted cases.

Aon launches Sidecar X with US$200m transactional risk capacity

August 18 2026

The platform offers pre-agreed underwriting and claims frameworks and a 10% premium discount, and is open only to Aon clients in the US, Canada, the UK, Europe and Asia.

Singapore direct insurance premiums rise 3.3% in 2025 as underwriting profit strengthens

Singapore direct GI premiums rise 3.3% in 2025 as underwriting profit strengthens

August 18 2026

Newly published full-year MAS data shows a sharp pickup in onshore premiums, offsetting a property-led offshore decline.

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Typhoon Dolphin drives nearly 130,000 insurance claims across China

August 18 2026

Estimated losses reached CNY1.75bn (US$259.5m), with insurers having paid or prepaid CNY80m across six regions by 12 August.

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Fidelis Partnership secures US$2.04bn refinancing, cuts borrowing costs

August 17 2026

The MGA has cut its borrowing costs through a US$2.04bn Term Loan B refinancing and secured inaugural public credit ratings.

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China insurers face subdued growth in H2 2026 as regulatory overhaul reshapes sector — Fitch

August 17 2026

Life insurance growth remained subdued in H1, while health and non-motor business supported gains in the non-life sector amid sweeping regulatory changes.

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Steadfast takeover bid enters final due diligence stage as exclusivity extended

August 17 2026

This marks the second extension of the consortium's exclusivity period as discussions continue over the A$7.7bn (US$5.5bn) takeover proposal.

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Japan weighs state reinsurance for Gulf tankers to safeguard oil imports — report

August 17 2026

The proposed measure would cover claims if insurers cannot secure overseas reinsurance.

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Philippine House approves expanded crop insurance bill as storm losses test PCIC

August 17 2026

The measure would widen coverage to more agricultural risks while allowing parametric products and greater private-sector participation.

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JKL weighs public sale of Lotte Non-Life as negotiations with Shinhan stall — report

August 17 2026

While JKL faces growing pressure to exit Lotte Non-Life, the bidder has little incentive to increase its offer.

Improved loss ratio lifts Central Re’s overseas underwriting margins as AM Best affirms ratings

August 17 2026

The Taiwan reinsurer’s domestic life book continued to expand, while retained profit increased adjusted capital and surplus into the first quarter of 2026.

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