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Philippine pre-need income plunges 88% in Q1 2026
Philippine pre-need income plunges 88% in Q1 2026
The industry still sold 244,233 plans in the first quarter of 2026.
Asia-Pacific leads political risk insurance growth
Asia-Pacific leads political risk insurance growth
North America remains the largest market even as Asia-Pacific expands faster.
Australia insurers tighten renewable energy cover: Willis
Australia insurers tighten renewable energy cover: Willis
Natural catastrophe exposure continues to shape underwriting across renewable projects.
China life insurers slash guaranteed payout risk
China life insurers slash guaranteed payout risk
Participating policies share company profits with customers instead of relying only on fixed promises.
Vietnam hits 95.2% health insurance coverage
Vietnam hits 95.2% health insurance coverage
The rate beat the five year target by 0.16 percentage points.
Indonesia life claims fall 7.9% as surrenders decline
Indonesia life claims fall 7.9% as surrenders decline
The industry paid $6.2b to 6.92 million beneficiaries during the first nine months of 2025.
China gig workers gain nationwide injury insurance cover
China gig workers gain nationwide injury insurance cover
The programme was first introduced on 1 July 2022 across 17 provincial level regions.
Allianz Malaysia launches 3-year home insurance plan
Allianz Malaysia launches 3-year home insurance plan
Customers pay one premium for uninterrupted protection until the policy expires.

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Insurance Fraud costs expose Hong Kong insurers’ payments lag
Cheques and manual work persist as fraud costs reach up to 5% of revenue.
Insurance Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield
Investment-grade issuance now accounts for more than half of the market.
Insurance Singapore insurers expand beyond protection into wealth planning
Only 41% of consumers own life insurance.
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.

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