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MAS proposes PCC model for separate insurance risks in one entity
MAS proposes PCC model for separate insurance risks in one entity
The move supports captive insurance and alternative risk transfer.
2 hours ago
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.
8 hours ago
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.
8 hours ago
Australia insurers tighten renewable energy cover: Willis
Australia insurers tighten renewable energy cover: Willis
Natural catastrophe exposure continues to shape underwriting across renewable projects.
8 hours ago
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.
9 hours ago
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.
9 hours ago
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.
9 hours ago
Industrialising AI pilots is insurers’ next enterprise test
Industrialising AI pilots is insurers’ next enterprise test
Prudentials Mohit Tandon said usage is now the million-dollar question.
21 hours ago
Philippine hog farmers urged to insure before ASF hits
Philippine hog farmers urged to insure before ASF hits
The programme has already protected 1,898 livestock in Antique.
1 day ago
Swiss Re launches new broker management practice
Swiss Re launches new broker management practice
Meyenhofer, with 23 years of experience, will lead this practice.
1 day ago
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.
1 day ago
Taiwan ministry warns employers over student labour cover
Taiwan ministry warns employers over student labour cover
Workers can submit evidence if they find insurance or pension violations.
1 day ago
Asia-Pacific embedded insurance to grow fastest by 2035
Asia-Pacific embedded insurance to grow fastest by 2035
North America still holds the largest global market share at 34.2%.
1 day ago
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.
1 day ago
Catastrophe insurers risk losses as protection gap persists
Catastrophe insurers risk losses as protection gap persists
Fitch said unmet demand remains a major challenge for insurers and reinsurers.
2 days ago
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How can Asian households plan further ahead?
More than half of people have no financial plan beyond one year.
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Fraud costs expose Hong Kong insurers’ payments lag
Cheques and manual work persist as fraud costs reach up to 5% of revenue.
1 day ago
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TISA Insurance Group wins four honours at Insurance Asia Awards 2026
The Group was recognised in Papua New Guinea and Fiji for insurance, bancassurance, and partnerships.



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