Reinsurers Archives - InsuranceAsia News https://insuranceasianews.com/industry_segments/reinsurers/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 06:13:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 Strong capacity, growth appetite drive favourable 1.1 renewals outcomes: Howden https://insuranceasianews.com/strong-capacity-growth-appetite-drive-favourable-1-1-renewals-outcomes-howden/ Fri, 02 Jan 2026 12:04:48 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=207905 APAC's risk-adjusted pricing for loss-free XoL programs generally falls by 10-20%.

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Property-catastrophe rates in Asia Pacific saw significant reductions at the January 1 renewals, with risk-adjusted pricing for loss-free excess of loss programs generally falling by 10-20% on average...

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]]> Cedents still ‘exploring’ options after 1.1 renewals under softening market https://insuranceasianews.com/cedents-still-exploring-options-after-1-1-renewals-under-softening-market/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 23:30:22 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=207781 Guy Carpenter expects dedicated reinsurance capital to grow by around 9% in 2025, reaching approximately US$660bn, with Asia Pacific CEO Tony Gallagher telling InsuranceAsia News that the market remains highly competitive, with increased capacity and strong quoting activity.

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Cedents will continue to explore buy-down options or review their top layer under the softening market, according to Guy Carpenter's Asia Pacific CEO Tony Gallagher, after the 1.1 renewals resulted in...

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]]> Asia Reinsurance Brokers names Aon’s Inti Amaliah as president for Indonesia https://insuranceasianews.com/asia-reinsurance-brokers-names-aons-inti-amaliah-as-president-for-indonesia/ Thu, 01 Jan 2026 04:22:35 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=207786 She has more than 27 years of experience in the (re)insurance industry, and will assume the new role on January 12, subject to regulatory approval.

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Asia Reinsurance Brokers (ARB) has appointed Inti Amaliah as its president for Indonesia, subject to regulatory approval, according to a press release.
Amaliah (pictured), who has more than 27 years o...

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]]> Munich Re names Eric Zhao Beijing branch CEO, succeeding Adrian Goh https://insuranceasianews.com/munich-res-eric-zhao-to-succeed-adrian-goh-as-beijing-branch-ceo/ Mon, 29 Dec 2025 10:25:22 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=207694 Goh will become the reinsurer's regional chief risk officer from February 1.

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Munich Re has appointed Eric Zhao as chief executive officer of its Beijing branch, succeeding Adrian Goh, who will become chief risk officer for APAC, the Middle East, and Africa from February 1.
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]]> 1.1 renewals steady despite delays as excess capacity drives softer pricing across APAC https://insuranceasianews.com/1-1-renewals-steady-as-excess-capacity-drives-softer-pricing-across-asia-pacific/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 23:30:22 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=207330 Reinsurers and brokers report competitive pricing, stable terms, and selective loss impacts, with abundant capacity reshaping negotiations and, in some cases, cedents pushing for up to 20% rate reductions.

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The ongoing January 1 reinsurance renewals are progressing in an orderly yet dynamic fashion, with a mix of stabilising conditions, competitive pricing, and shifting structural preferences as abundant...

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]]> Allianz Australia appoints Gallagher Re’s Heather Bone as head of reinsurance https://insuranceasianews.com/allianz-australia-appoints-gallagher-res-heather-bone-as-head-of-reinsurance/ Sun, 21 Dec 2025 20:00:39 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=207492 Bone will take over from industry veteran Michael Crouch, who is retiring at the end of July 2026, the insurer told IAN.

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Allianz Australia has appointed Gallagher Re’s Heather Bone as its new head of reinsurance, succeeding Michael Crouch, who will retire next year, an Allianz spokesperson told InsuranceAsia News.
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]]> Low premium retention, capacity gaps challenge Asean insurers’ resilience and growth: Malaysian Re https://insuranceasianews.com/low-premium-retention-capacity-gaps-challange-asean-insurers-resiliance-and-growth-malaysian-re/ Fri, 19 Dec 2025 09:42:09 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=207422 Threat of large correlated losses across markets, coupled with limited surplus capital, curbs local insurers’ willingness to retain risk, Asean Insurance Pulse 2025 says.

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Although insurers in Asean largely rely on the international markets to transfer risk, a stronger focus on regional market development could increase the industry’s resilience and its contribution to ...

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]]> Sri Lanka flood claims manageable for insurers, reinsurers to absorb non-motor losses: Fitch https://insuranceasianews.com/sri-lanka-flood-claims-manageable-for-insurers-reinsurers-to-absorb-non-motor-losses-fitch/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 03:05:08 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=207252 National Insurance Trust Fund, as Sri Lanka's sole reinsurer, faces greater exposure amid lack of retrocession cover from recent flooding due to Cyclone Ditwah.

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Insured losses arising from recent flooding due to Cyclone Ditwah are likely to be limited for most rated insurers in Sri Lanka because of low retention levels in the non-motor segment and reinsurance...

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]]> Korean Re to benefit from strongest-level capitalisation, dominant home-market position: AM Best https://insuranceasianews.com/korean-re-to-benefit-from-strongest-level-capitalisation-dominant-home-market-position-am-best/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:02:59 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=206903 AM Best affirms its A (Excellent) rating with a stable outlook, citing robust balance sheet strength, strongest‑level capitalisation and solid market leadership.

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Korean Re is maintaining its strongest-level risk-adjusted capitalisation while tightening its underwriting portfolio and reducing exposure to overseas catastrophe risks, according to AM Best.
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]]> Tai Po fire loss ‘managable’ for China’s Qianhai Re, AM Best says as it reaffirms ratings https://insuranceasianews.com/tai-po-fire-loss-managable-for-chinas-qianhai-re-am-best-says-as-it-reaffirms-ratings/ Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:29:32 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=206678 Ratings agency cites Chinese reinsurer’s 'very strong' balance sheet and profitability.

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AM Best has reaffirmed its rating for Qianhai Re, citing the strength of the Chinese reinsurer’s balance sheet and its high levels of profitability.
The credit rating agency reaffirmed Qianhai Re’s fi...

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