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AU insurers vanish from 70% of specific AI search answers
AU insurers vanish from 70% of specific AI search answers
Somantra studied 34,278 consumer conversations across 20 Australian insurers.
APAC wealth insurance trails North America at $23.8b
APAC wealth insurance trails North America at $23.8b
The global market for wealthy individual insurance was valued at $103.5b in 2024.
Allianz Care adds cheaper cover amidst student cost strain
Allianz Care adds cheaper cover amidst student cost strain
The 2025 report found 85% of international students misjudged Australian living costs.
Malaysian Re targets cancer coverage gap with China Re partnership
Malaysian Re targets cancer coverage gap with China Re partnership
The treaty supports access to precision medicine through local insurers and takaful operators.
Lloyd’s offers $200m capacity for Hormuz hull risks
Lloyd’s offers $200m capacity for Hormuz hull risks
The facility also includes $200m for protection and indemnity risks and $200m for cargo.
QBE names O’Brien to lead Asia marine liability cover
QBE names O’Brien to lead Asia marine liability cover
He will be based in Singapore and report to British Marine portfolio manager Richard Inman.
Income sells digital insurance platform to Embed Financial
Income sells digital insurance platform to Embed Financial
The digital insurance platform was built inside Income over the past five years.
Hyundai Marine suffers insurance profit squeeze
Hyundai Marine suffers insurance profit squeeze
AM Best says medical indemnity exposure left the insurer sensitive to claims trends.
CIMB targets first-time car buyers with bundled loan and insurance
CIMB targets first-time car buyers with bundled loan and insurance
Buyers can access insurance and Takaful protection through bancassurance financing.

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Insurance Insurers tighten control over Hormuz shipping routes
Japan and South Korea face higher exposure to Gulf energy risks.
Insurance Companies rethink health cover as claim costs climb
MOH rider changes tighten coverage and lift co-payment exposure from April 2026.
Insurance Hong Kong healthcare pushes pricing clarity, trials, and biotech capacity
Six in 10 patients delay treatment due to cost anxiety.
Insurance Iran war raises long-term risks for Asia builders' insurance gains
Supply chain disruption and energy volatility could push premiums higher by 2027.
Insurance Southeast Asia insurers risk profit hit from weak data systems
Igloo CEO says outdated infrastructure limits AI gains despite rising spending.
Insurance Hong Kong insurer complaints rise for fourth straight year
The Insurance Authority has flagged gaps in incentives, disclosure, and oversight.

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