Analysis Archives - InsuranceAsia News https://insuranceasianews.com/post_category/analysis/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 08:58:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.2 ‘Exporter of capital’ Japan here to stay, set to ignite APAC M&A in 2026 https://insuranceasianews.com/japans-insurance-sector-to-serve-as-exporter-of-capital-in-2026/ Mon, 05 Jan 2026 23:30:04 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=207965 Japanese dry powder, FDI liberalisation and tougher capital requirements will be the key drivers of APAC insurance M&A in 2026, according to dealmakers.

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Japan will be an "engine" of M&A in the Asia Pacific in 2026 as carriers accelerate the deployment of billions of dollars of capital abroad after being forced by regulators to unwind their domesti...

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]]> What’s on the horizon for APAC’s rating environment in 2026? https://insuranceasianews.com/what-is-on-the-horizon-for-apacs-rating-environment-in-2026/ Sun, 04 Jan 2026 23:30:28 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=207853 AM Best, Fitch, S&P Global Ratings, and Moody’s Ratings have optimistic views of the Asia-Pacific insurers for the coming year, but there are a range of factors which will make it a dynamic 12 months.

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A range of factors are set to shape the Asia Pacific's (re)insurance sector in 2026, with ratings agencies paying close attention to the challenges and opportunities.
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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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]]> 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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]]> AI can offset carbon risk gaps for insurers, with APAC at the forefront https://insuranceasianews.com/ai-can-offset-carbon-risk-gaps-for-insurers-with-apac-at-the-forefront/ Thu, 18 Dec 2025 23:30:29 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=207295 Carbon offset platform market industry value has been put at US$190.7bn, but that figure is forecast to grow to US$1.6trn in the next decade.

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Insurers in Asia Pacific have been told there is a real opportunity to access new markets, including the surge in the carbon offset sector as artificial intelligence (AI) provides satellite data and m...

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]]> Rise of zombie companies, supply chain nerves propel demand for trade credit insurance https://insuranceasianews.com/rise-of-zombie-companies-supply-chain-nerves-propel-demand-for-trade-credit-insurance/ Wed, 17 Dec 2025 23:30:44 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=207143 Asia is set to be the largest contributor to insolvency increases accounting for half of the global rise in 2025, Allianz Trade’s Hassan Omaish says.

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Trade credit insurance is becoming a “key enabler” of resilient supply chains amid a perfect storm of geopolitical tensions, trade disruptions, and rising corporate insolvencies, according to Hassan O...

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]]> ‘Humming’ India to be priority for insurers in 2026 amid market reforms, GDP growth https://insuranceasianews.com/humming-india-to-be-priority-for-insurers-in-2026-amid-market-reforms-gdp-growth/ Mon, 15 Dec 2025 23:30:38 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=206941 Move to allow 100% foreign ownership of insurance companies, and rapid economic growth, will drive a wave of dealmaking.

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Next year is expected to be a big year for insurance M&A in India as the liberalisation of foreign ownership rules and rapid economic expansion fuel interest from global insurers, according to dea...

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]]> P&I clubs all at sea ahead of renewals as they seek to navigate new claims normal https://insuranceasianews.com/pi-clubs-concerned-as-they-seek-to-navigate-new-claims-normal/ Sun, 07 Dec 2025 23:30:47 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=206172 International Group of P&I Clubs are eyeing premium increases ranging from 4-8% in February's renewals.

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The world’s protection and indemnity (P&I) clubs have entered the vital run-up to the February renewals amid fears of premium adequacy and a growing debate over the need to create new solutions to...

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]]> Hong Kong housing estate fire property claim could top US$200m, with China Taiping the sole insurer https://insuranceasianews.com/hong-kong-housing-estate-fire-property-claim-could-top-us200m-with-china-taiping-the-sole-insurer/ Thu, 27 Nov 2025 16:09:17 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=205523 Hong Kong firm provides the master property insurance for the Wang Fuk Court housing estate, as well as contractors’ all-risk policy, including third-party liability, and employee compensation cover.

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The fourth paragraph of the story has been updated to clarify that Marsh is not the broker for the insurance program for Wang Fuk Court's policies as we had initially reported.
The insurance claim fro...

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]]> Tighter solvency regimes, market disruptions driving Asian demand for structured solutions: Swiss Re’s Kaspar Mueller https://insuranceasianews.com/tighter-solvency-regimes-market-disruptions-driving-asian-demand-for-structured-solutions-swiss-res-kaspar-mueller/ Wed, 26 Nov 2025 23:30:13 +0000 https://insuranceasianews.com/?p=205407 Capital motivation, volatility protection and leveraging capital for growth are key motivations for cedent's seeking structured programs, the reinsuer's CUO for structured solutions says.

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The changing regulatory regimes and evolving dynamics of the markets in Asia are driving increased demand for structured solutions, according to Swiss Re's Kaspar Mueller.
Capital motivation or volati...

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