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Japan: New solvency regime sparks life reinsurance surge

Japan: New solvency regime sparks life reinsurance surge

Japan's life reinsurance market has undergone quantitative expansion with an increase in ceded volume, as well as qualitative evolution involving a fundamental shift in the role of reinsurance, in recent years, according to The Toa...

AIR team | 08 Sep 2026

Peak Re expected to maintain robust capital, disciplined underwriting and prudent investment strategy

Peak Re expected to maintain robust capital, disciplined underwriting and prudent investment strategy

Hong Kong-headquartered Peak Reinsurance Company (Peak Re) achieved return on capital and surplus (including movement in other comprehensive income) of 12.3% in 2025, and stayed profitable during the first half of 2026, noted AM Best.

AIR team | 04 Sep 2026

Lloyd's underwriting profits rise in 1H despite US$1.9bn losses from ME conflict

Lloyd's underwriting profits rise in 1H despite US$1.9bn losses from ME conflict

The Lloyd's market reported GBP1.4bn ($1.89bn) of losses arising from the Middle East conflict in the first six months of this year, according to its interim financial statements.

AIR team | 03 Sep 2026

Simple insurance products and local partners may be the key in driving coverage

Simple insurance products and local partners may be the key in driving coverage

There has been a significant increase in public-private collaboration in the insurance market, with substantial inflows of support from governments and development institutions internationally.

Sarah Si | 02 Sep 2026

SE Asia: Extreme rainfall set to intensify across the region, FM-NUS study finds

SE Asia: Extreme rainfall set to intensify across the region, FM-NUS study finds

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 02 Sep 2026

From protection to prevention: rethinking dementia insurance

From protection to prevention: rethinking dementia insurance

02 Sep 2026

Nepal: 26 Aug flash flood causes estimated losses of US$157m to roads and bridges alone

Nepal: 26 Aug flash flood causes estimated losses of US$157m to roads and bridges alone

AIR team | 28 Aug 2026

China: Study finds inequity in social health insurance system

China: Study finds inequity in social health insurance system

AIR team | 28 Aug 2026

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APAC: Changing life expectancies pose longevity risks to insurers and governments

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Singapore Actuarial Society President highlights empathy as a guiding factor in actuarial practice

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Higher margins & capital strength drive Prudential's US$1bn in 1H returns to shareholders

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Asia: FWD Group reports record profit amid continued growth

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Personalisation at scale is a strong catalyst in digital insurance growth

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