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Japan: Life Insurers' use of reinsurance more than doubled since 2020

Japan: Life Insurers' use of reinsurance more than doubled since 2020

Japan's life insurers have increasingly relied on reinsurance in recent years, with the overall cession rate as a percentage of total gross premium written for the segment rising to more than 24% in 2023 and 2024 from just under 10% in...

Jimmy John | 03 Jun 2026

Asian Re announces strong balance sheet for FY2025

Asian Re announces strong balance sheet for FY2025

AM Best has affirmed the Financial Strength Rating of B++ (Good) and the Long-Term Issuer Credit Rating of "bbb" (Good) of Asian Reinsurance Corporation (Asian Re) (Thailand). The outlook of these Credit Ratings (ratings) is stable. Concurrently,...

Ahmad Zaki | 03 Jun 2026

Asian Re reports adequate performance amid catastrophe pressure

Asian Re reports adequate performance amid catastrophe pressure

Asian Reinsurance Corporation reported adequate operating performance despite volatility in underwriting results, according to AM Best. The Thailand-based reinsurer posted a return on equity of 8.3% in 2025, compared with 9.4% in 2024. Its...

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 22 May 2026

Australia: Reductions in Cyclone Reinsurance Pool premiums consistent with targeted design

Australia: Reductions in Cyclone Reinsurance Pool premiums consistent with targeted design

The Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) has released its latest premium assessment, confirming the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool is continuing to improve insurance affordability and availability in Australia's highest cyclone risk regions.

Sarah Si | 21 May 2026

Hannover Re shareholders approve dividend increase to US$14.70 per share

Hannover Re shareholders approve dividend increase to US$14.70 per share

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 12 May 2026

MS Amlin launches property treaty consortium for per-risk lines

MS Amlin launches property treaty consortium for per-risk lines

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 12 May 2026

Swiss Re posts US$1.5bn Q1 profit on strong underwriting, low catastrophe losses

Swiss Re posts US$1.5bn Q1 profit on strong underwriting, low catastrophe losses

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 08 May 2026

Global: 2025 was record year of profitability and capital growth for global reinsurance

Global: 2025 was record year of profitability and capital growth for global reinsurance

Ahmad Zaki | 06 May 2026

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Asia Pacific: Natural catastrophic events continue to shape the region's risk landscape.

Asia Pacific: Natural catastrophic events continue to shape the region's risk landscape.

MS Amlin launches new Lloyd's sub-syndicate targeting innovative growth

MS Amlin launches new Lloyd's sub-syndicate targeting innovative growth

Taiwan: Reinsurance at inflection point on ICS shift

Taiwan: Reinsurance at inflection point on ICS shift

Swiss Re shareholders approve dividend payouts

Swiss Re shareholders approve dividend payouts

Conflict Monitor: Indian govt-backed US$100m marine insurance pool being set up

Conflict Monitor: Indian govt-backed US$100m marine insurance pool being set up

ARPC hits milestone in cyclone reinsurance claim payouts

ARPC hits milestone in cyclone reinsurance claim payouts

Japan Post Insurance signs reinsurance deal with two Bermuda based companies

Japan Post Insurance signs reinsurance deal with two Bermuda based companies

India: GIFT City insurance premiums jump by nearly 11x in five years, top US$1.2bn

India: GIFT City insurance premiums jump by nearly 11x in five years, top US$1.2bn

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