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India builds $1.4b maritime insurance pool to cut foreign reliance
India builds $1.4b maritime insurance pool to cut foreign reliance
The scheme will cover hull cargo liability and war risks for Indian linked vessels.
10 hours ago
High insurance costs limit Arctic shipping to niche cargo
High insurance costs limit Arctic shipping to niche cargo
Routes can cut sailing distance by up to 40% between Asia and Europe or North America.
10 hours ago
Underinsurance leaves APAC economies to absorb $69b losses
Underinsurance leaves APAC economies to absorb $69b losses
At least 15 events each caused damage exceeding $1b across the region.
10 hours ago
India expands Russian insurers to secure oil shipping cover
India expands Russian insurers to secure oil shipping cover
The approvals raise the total number of authorised providers to 11 for marine risk protection.
10 hours ago
Cover Genius pushes travel insurance into Tongcheng bookings
Cover Genius pushes travel insurance into Tongcheng bookings
Customers in Malaysia and the Philippines can now access protection during checkout.
11 hours ago
Finance sector cements dominance over Philippines ICT market
Finance sector cements dominance over Philippines ICT market
GlobalData says the sector will hold the top end use position through 2029.
11 hours ago
Taiwan’s foreign-currency insurance sales jump 30% to $13.4b
Taiwan’s foreign-currency insurance sales jump 30% to $13.4b
Traditional policies generated about 83% of new premium revenue in 2025.
1 day ago
Disaster risks strain public-private insurance models globally
Disaster risks strain public-private insurance models globally
Report reviewed 14 programmes and found rising liabilities and weak incentives.
1 day ago
India health insurers hit policyholders with 50% to 200% hikes
India health insurers hit policyholders with 50% to 200% hikes
More than 7 in 10 respondents said costs climbed sharply between 2022 and 2025.
1 day ago
Manulife pushes annuity plan to counter retirement risks
Manulife pushes annuity plan to counter retirement risks
GoldenStart includes additional payouts triggered by diagnosis before age 80.
1 day ago
Asia-Pacific absorbs $180 billion in uninsured catastrophe losses
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Asia-Pacific absorbs $180 billion in uninsured catastrophe losses
Uninsured disaster losses highlight low coverage and rising economic exposure.
2 days ago
China insurance covers 95% as fraud probes hit 1,626 institutions
China insurance covers 95% as fraud probes hit 1,626 institutions
Authorities inspected 124700 providers using tracking codes to enforce compliance.
2 days ago
Sri Lanka commits 2% insurance penetration rate by 2035
Sri Lanka commits 2% insurance penetration rate by 2035
Sri Lanka and other industry bodies introduced the “Vision 2035” roadmap.
2 days ago
Japan life insurers post 5.9% growth as annuities slip
Japan life insurers post 5.9% growth as annuities slip
New individual cover reached JPY46.1t whilst annuity sales edged lower.
2 days ago
India insurers post 13.9% premium rise as policy growth lags
India insurers post 13.9% premium rise as policy growth lags
Data shows that 21.27 million policies were issued, but expansion trailed the jump in income.
2 days ago
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Light losses and excess capacity offset geopolitical and economic pressure.
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Physical climate risk is now seen as a wider financial threat beyond underwriting.
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War-risk underwriting tightens in Singapore as Gulf airspace disruptions persist
Airlines reroute across Asia–Middle East routes as insurers reassess exposure and pricing risk.
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Affluent women force rethink of legacy planning in Asia-Pacific
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Stable growth and early engagement shift advice beyond transactional transfers.
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Sun Life Philippines to boost sales force, bancassurance under incoming CEO
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It is pushing insurance in a nation where death and money are taboo topics.
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Wong Sze Keed builds people‑first culture at AIA
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‘Leadership must be anchored in clarity, courage and humanity.’
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Howden’s Shweta Swaroop pushes pay data transparency in insurance
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Clear disclosure drives accountability and actionable change to plug the gender gap.
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HDI Global Japan targets commercial and cyber insurance growth
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One of the most rapidly evolving threats is cyber-insurance, and Japan has room to expand in this market.
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Turning points: How a career choice shaped Singlife’s Chin Wei Lin
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The most important professional moves aren’t always promotions but those that build trust.
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