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India insurer Ageas Federal Life reports near‑perfect claim settlement ratios
India insurer Ageas Federal Life reports near‑perfect claim settlement ratios
Three in four eligible claims were settled within seven days in FY2025–26.
4 hours ago
Prudential Hong Kong expands direct billing service to cancer care
Prudential Hong Kong expands direct billing service to cancer care
Eligible customers can access cashless oncology treatment at Union Oncology Centre.
5 hours ago
New capital rules pressure South Korean insurers
New capital rules pressure South Korean insurers
Standardised actuarial assumptions may affect firms differently based on underwriting practices.
9 hours ago
Asia watch claims jump 21% as theft rises
Asia watch claims jump 21% as theft rises
The global average increase was lower at 17% over the past three years.
10 hours ago
Only 2 in 5 insurers use AI for underwriting
Only 2 in 5 insurers use AI for underwriting
Across 10 major markets, researchers identified 126 active insurance artificial intelligence cases.
10 hours ago
Malaysia fire premiums climb 6.9% on rebuild costs
Malaysia fire premiums climb 6.9% on rebuild costs
The segment generated RM700.8m in underwriting profit during 2025.
10 hours ago
India renewables face $55b climate loss risk
India renewables face $55b climate loss risk
The study assessed 871 planned clean energy locations across 10 states and territories.
1 day ago
Indonesia credit claims jump 17% in Q1 2026
Indonesia credit claims jump 17% in Q1 2026
The loss ratio climbed above 100% during January to March.
1 day ago
South Korea shields doctors from $1.2m claims
South Korea shields doctors from $1.2m claims
The government will pay the full $1,138 annual premium per specialist.
1 day ago
Allianz says $125b in cargo remains stranded in Gulf
Allianz says $125b in cargo remains stranded in Gulf
Hull and cargo premiums increased during the conflict.
1 day ago
This week in insurance: Asians prioritise self-sufficiency, AI gaps emerge, and disaster losses mount
This week in insurance: Asians prioritise self-sufficiency, AI gaps emerge, and disaster losses mount
MAS to consult on new Protected Cell Company structure for insurance.
3 days ago
Singapore eyes new corporate structure for insurance risk transfer
Singapore eyes new corporate structure for insurance risk transfer
MAS says the framework could speed up risk transfer to capital markets.
4 days ago
Philippine life insurers lift premiums 15% as density hits record
Philippine life insurers lift premiums 15% as density hits record
Per capita insurance spending reached $70.15 in 2025 from $62.30 a year earlier.
4 days ago
Howden Re expands China push with three hires
Howden Re expands China push with three hires
The senior executives will be based in Hong Kong across specialist reinsurance divisions.
4 days ago
Markel hires Ang to grow Asia terrorism cover
Markel hires Ang to grow Asia terrorism cover
Ang joins from Everest, where he led political violence and terrorism for Asia.
4 days ago
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Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield
Investment-grade issuance now accounts for more than half of the market.
4 days ago
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Insurance growth strains trust at claims stage
Claims delays reshape customer loyalty patterns in Indonesia insurance sector.


