VIG Re’s Asia business contracts in 2025 as company posts near-record GWP

Despite the weaker Asia performance, the reinsurer is eyeing expansion into China, India, and Southeast Asia under its new VIGRe28 strategy, as it prepares to open a Singapore office.

Vipal Durge

April 9, 2026

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