Vietnamese (re)insurers brace for Typhoon Wipha, Hong Kong facing US$255m bill

Typhoons predicted to match 30-year average, but more intense hurricane season likely: Munich Re

In Northwest Pacific, an initial study estimates 25 named cyclones, 16 typhoons and nine severe typhoons in the highest 3–5 category in 2025.

Myanmar, China earthquakes push Q1 global insured losses to second-highest on record: Aon

Losses resulted primarily from the California wildfires, with the total significantly higher than the 21st-century Q1 average of US$17bn.

Cyclone Alfred insured losses touch US$1.64bn, Perils says, higher than ARPC

In March, Australian Reinsurance Pool Corporation (ARPC) estimated total losses covered by the Cyclone Reinsurance Pool were approximately AU$1.7 billion.

Downpours, hail, flash flooding expected as Cyclone Tam continues wreaking havoc across New Zealand

Yellow severe thunderstorm watch in place for the Bay of Plenty, Rotorua, Taupō, Gisborne, Hawke’s Bay, and Taihape.