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Allianz flags ‘extraordinary’ AI infrastructure boom

17 August 2026

The global data centre insurance market is expected to more than double in value to $US24 billion ($34 billion) by 2030 as investment in artificial intelligence drives one of the largest infrastructure investment cycles in decades, Allianz Commercial says...

Talanx ‘extremely upbeat’ after H1 gains

17 August 2026

Talanx says first-half net income rose 9% to €1.5 billion ($2.4 billion), supported by profit growth from all divisions and an improved investment result...

Industry may face $3b bill from Japan earthquake

03 August 2026

The 6.8-magnitude earthquake that struck Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture last week is expected to cost insurers $US1.4-$US2.1 billion ($1.9-$2.9 billion), according to Verisk...

Hybrid deals appeal to insurers

03 August 2026

Insurers are increasingly considering minority investments, strategic partnerships and other hybrid pathways as an alternative to full acquisitions, Aon says...