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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.
1 hour 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.
11 hours 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.
11 hours 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.
11 hours 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.
12 hours ago
This week in insurance: Asia reinsurance prices fall, Middle East tensions raise risk, insurers roll out AI and legacy products
This week in insurance: Asia reinsurance prices fall, Middle East tensions raise risk, insurers roll out AI and legacy products
Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is increasing operational and insurance pressures.
2 days ago
ICICI Lombard's earnings rise 11% in FY 2026
Critical illness insurance seen growing 11.4% CAGR through 2034
Critical illness insurance seen growing 11.4% CAGR through 2034
Forecast value reaches $365.92b by 2034 from $154.28b in 2026.
3 days ago
Reinsurance capital jumps 10% as new entrants crowd market: Guy Carpenter
Reinsurance capital jumps 10% as new entrants crowd market: Guy Carpenter
Growth is driven by asset managers increasing exposure to life risk transfer strategies.
3 days ago
Taiwan’s insurance premiums rise 8% as claims outpace non-life growth in 2025
Taiwan’s insurance premiums rise 8% as claims outpace non-life growth in 2025
Non-life payouts climb faster than premiums, signalling pressure on underwriting margins.
3 days ago
Crédit Agricole shifts 350 staff into new Japan office
Crédit Agricole shifts 350 staff into new Japan office
The group has opened a workplace on the 50th floor of Azabudai Hills Mori JP Tower.
3 days ago
Rare Earth Insurance reshuffles leadership across APAC markets
Rare Earth Insurance reshuffles leadership across APAC markets
New chief roles span Hong Kong Taiwan and China signalling broader regional oversight changes.
3 days ago
Igloo appoints Ramjit Lahiri as Philippine head
Igloo appoints Ramjit Lahiri as Philippine head
He was most recently CEO of Carmudi Philippines.
3 days ago
Over half of investors require insurance for crypto asset exposure
Over half of investors require insurance for crypto asset exposure
Security concerns remain dominant even as most respondents see low systemic risk.
3 days ago
Zurich names Shukla to lead Asia-Pacific digital push
Zurich names Shukla to lead Asia-Pacific digital push
He takes charge of Zurich Edge the firms regional embedded insurance unit.
4 days ago
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How can Asia’s energy insurers keep prices low as global risks rise?
Light losses and excess capacity offset geopolitical and economic pressure.
How can APAC insurers close the gap on climate risk readiness?
Physical climate risk is now seen as a wider financial threat beyond underwriting.
How can M&A offset slower insurance growth?
Scale and operational strength are becoming table stakes.
How can regulatory tweaks unlock capital for Hong Kong insurers?
Most plan to boost their risk exposure using tech over the next two years.
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Sun Life Philippines to boost sales force, bancassurance under incoming CEO
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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Asia’s wealth insurers face rising compliance pressure
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Stricter anti-money laundering and disclosure rules are slowing onboarding.
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Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership
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Equity cannot rely only on good intentions; it must be built into systems.
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