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Insurers boost facultative cover as markets soften
Insurers boost facultative cover as markets soften
Nearly two-thirds plan to increase usage over the next two years.
10 hours ago
Reinsurers lift returns as capital hits record $688b
Reinsurers lift returns as capital hits record $688b
Gallagher Re now expects full-year ROE of 16.5% to 17.5%.
10 hours ago
Airline insurers brace for Q4 claims pressure
Airline insurers brace for Q4 claims pressure
The final quarter accounts for about 65% of annual lead hull and liability premiums.
11 hours ago
Cyber insurers gain sharper risk view from digital footprints
Cyber insurers gain sharper risk view from digital footprints
ISP diversity and other external indicators added insight beyond revenue, industry and country.
11 hours ago
Digital tokens eye tax-exempt status as Singapore reviews family office list
Digital tokens eye tax-exempt status as Singapore reviews family office list
MAS will announce the updated list and its implementation date at a later stage.
1 day ago
Aon strengthens Japan network with two leadership appointments
Aon strengthens Japan network with two leadership appointments
Naoki Kido will lead the business globally from Tokyo.
1 day ago
Zurich completes Beazley deal to build specialty giant
Zurich completes Beazley deal to build specialty giant
The enlarged business will remain headquartered in London.
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MSIG extends fire cover to over 300 Orang Asli homes
MSIG extends fire cover to over 300 Orang Asli homes
The partnership has supported families through insurance protection since 2018.
1 day ago
Allianz reshuffles CEOs after Kunzmann board move
Allianz reshuffles CEOs after Kunzmann board move
Philipp Kroetz takes over Allianz Partners on 1 November 2026.
1 day ago
Aon launches insurance programme for gas power projects
Aon launches insurance programme for gas power projects
Developers can secure as much as $2.5b during construction and testing.
1 day ago
Markel moves energy underwriter to Singapore
Markel moves energy underwriter to Singapore
Rob Jones brings more than 10 years of specialist sector experience
1 day ago
UniMed recovers from two years of losses as premium increases kick in
UniMed recovers from two years of losses as premium increases kick in
It has low underwriting leverage and moderate investment risk, AM Best said.
2 days ago
Aerospace insurers tighten scrutiny despite stable price and capacity
Aerospace insurers tighten scrutiny despite stable price and capacity
New entrants are creating competitive tension amongst the insurers.
2 days ago
Australian insurers face up to $29b drought risk
Australian insurers face up to $29b drought risk
Droughts can exacerbate disasters that follow, such as bushfires, said DAS.
2 days ago
Insurers face APAC cyber regulatory divergence as enforcement tightens
Insurers face APAC cyber regulatory divergence as enforcement tightens
Boards and risk managers need to ensure that their insurance programs are calibrated.
2 days ago
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Can Asia’s data centre boom reverse falling insurance rates?
The region’s data centre pipeline reached a record 26.5 gigawatts in the first half.
Can costly treatments eventually cut Asia’s medical bills?
About 83% of insurers cite greater use of healthcare as a key cost driver.
Can insurers keep pace with the AI data centre boom?
Fire accounted for more than half of severe data centre losses analysed by Allianz.
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Insurers told to use own customer data to build AI trust
The use of public information creates privacy concerns.
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Asia-Pacific reinsurers look overseas as competition heats up
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Global reinsurance capital is projected to reach a record $705b in 2026.
ACA favours slower in-house AI to keep customer data private
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Customers under 45 are more likely to track insurance claims themselves.
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HSBC insurance sale seen as portfolio move, not regional shift
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Asia insurance deals fell to 31 in the first half from 41 a year earlier.
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Platform workers still face healthcare gap despite legal protections
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foodpanda and Singlife launched a clinic-discount programme in August.
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Asia’s insurtech shifts from hype to heft
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Investors are moving towards companies with clearer paths to profit.
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Manulife Asia pushes AI to drive health, wealth growth
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The Canadian insurer plans to generate more than $1b in AI-driven value by 2027.
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