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New Zealand: Global reinsurers support with record US$7.17bn reinsurance programme

New Zealand: Global reinsurers support with record US$7.17bn reinsurance programme

The Natural Hazards Commission (NHC) of New Zealand has secured a record NZ$12.3bn ($7.17bn) reinsurance protection for the year ahead. This will provide substantial financial protection for New Zealand homeowners in the event of a major...

Anoop Khanna | 15 Jun 2026

Singapore Reinsurers' Association names new Chair and office bearers

Singapore Reinsurers' Association names new Chair and office bearers

The Singapore Reinsurers' Association (SRA) has announced Berkley Re CEO APAC Mr Glen Riddell as its new Chair, following the announcement of PartnerRe CEO Mr James Beedle's retirement.

Ahmad Zaki | 12 Jun 2026

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

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

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

Past Articles

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

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

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

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