Rising hostilities involving Iran are exerting renewed pressure on the global aviation insurance market, with implications for pricing, underwriting, and risk management, according to legal and insurance specialist Kennedys. As geopolitical instability escalates, aviation insurers are facing both immediate operational challenges and long-term structural strain in the war risk segment. Disrupted Flight Operations Airlines operating […]

Global and Asia‑Pacific insurance markets are navigating a volatile landscape as geopolitical tensions stemming from the Iran conflict intensify. Remarkably, mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the sector continue to accelerate, highlighting a divergence between escalating underwriting risks and robust dealmaking activity. Analysts attribute this trend to insurers’ strategic pursuit of consolidation, scale, and market diversification […]

Secondary perils dominate global catastrophe claims despite calmer hurricane activity In 2025, secondary perils—including wildfires, severe convective storms (SCS), and floods—accounted for 92% of global insured natural catastrophe losses, according to Swiss Re Institute. Total losses reached US$107 billion, reflecting a year shaped more by the frequency of events than by any single extreme disaster. […]

Taiwanese life insurers are likely to encounter short-term volatility in their Middle East holdings as the ongoing regional conflict continues, although the sector’s financial position appears resilient, according to S&P Global Ratings. The insurer report highlights that rated companies hold bonds primarily linked to Israel, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Effie Tsai, […]

At the outset of 2026, Europe’s insurance and reinsurance industry is experiencing a notable uptick in consolidation and merger activity. Following a series of significant deals, numerous reinsurance firms have become increasingly active in evaluating potential acquisitions to strengthen their market positions. A recent high-profile transaction by Zurich Insurance Group’s specialist unit, Beazle, has emphasised […]