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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.

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How can insurers keep up with the clean energy boom?

About $165b in clean energy assets face rising climate exposure.

How can insurers keep up as private market bets grow?

Only 23% are confident systems can handle complex portfolios.

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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.
Insurance Southeast Asia insurers risk profit hit from weak data systems
Igloo CEO says outdated infrastructure limits AI gains despite rising spending.

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