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Digital banks bet on AI to unlock outsized ROI
Digital banks bet on AI to unlock outsized ROI
However, AI is everywhere except in ROIs.
16 minutes ago
Human oversight remains central as insurers adopt agentic AI: valantic
Human oversight remains central as insurers adopt agentic AI: valantic
Agentic AI handles verification and analysis whilst people make final decisions.
5 hours ago
Travel trends reshape banks' payment strategies: Euromonitor
Travel trends reshape banks' payment strategies: Euromonitor
AI and experiences are changing how lenders compete for travel spending.
7 hours ago
APAC life insurers face agentic AI test as legacy and data gaps persist
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APAC life insurers face agentic AI test as legacy and data gaps persist
McKinsey and Deloitte say business leaders must own AI adoption as 42% of carriers remain constrained by legacy infrastructure.
7 hours ago
Insurance bonds beat Asia credit as Taiwan risks rise
Insurance bonds beat Asia credit as Taiwan risks rise
AIA Group accounts for about 37% of the sector index and continues to support performance.
11 hours ago
QBE takes full control of India insurance venture
QBE takes full control of India insurance venture
The insurer will rename the business after securing regulatory approval.
11 hours ago
Record reinsurance capital cuts prices for insurers
Record reinsurance capital cuts prices for insurers
Property catastrophe renewals delivered broader protection during the June and July seasons.
11 hours ago
Ping An faces NBV volatility after bancassurance rules
Ping An faces NBV volatility after bancassurance rules
CGS International expects pressure to persist through the third quarter of 2026.
12 hours ago
Four in five Singaporeans fear outliving their savings
Four in five Singaporeans fear outliving their savings
Seventy percent are worried about affording future care needs above the regional average.
1 day ago
Metro buyers make up 75% of India home loan cover sales
Metro buyers make up 75% of India home loan cover sales
Demand from non-metro areas has accelerated over the last 2 months.
1 day ago
Tata AIA targets cancer income gap with new cover
Tata AIA targets cancer income gap with new cover
The product includes a diagnostic benefit for early stage medical screening costs.
1 day ago
South Korean firms seek insurance amidst workplace injury risks
South Korean firms seek insurance amidst workplace injury risks
Aon said 64.3% of organisations have plans for work-related injuries.
1 day ago
AI shifting how wealth management solutions are built and delivered at scale
AI shifting how wealth management solutions are built and delivered at scale
DBS aims to reduce time spent on preparing investment insights from hours to minutes using agentic AI.
1 day ago
Asia insurers risk irrelevance as protection gaps widen
Asia insurers risk irrelevance as protection gaps widen
An expert said Singapore saves 36% of its income despite having high protection and critical illness gaps.
1 day ago
Allianz Trade extends credit insurance to Mastercard VCN issuers in the travel sector
Allianz Trade extends credit insurance to Mastercard VCN issuers in the travel sector
This addresses a long-standing cash flow issue in B2B travel.
2 days ago
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How can insurers win customers' trust in AI?
Consumers will switch providers over data privacy or transparency concerns.
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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Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield
Investment-grade issuance now accounts for more than half of the market.
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Singapore insurers expand beyond protection into wealth planning
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Only 41% of consumers own life insurance.
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Insurers tighten control over Hormuz shipping routes
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Japan and South Korea face higher exposure to Gulf energy risks.
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Companies rethink health cover as claim costs climb
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MOH rider changes tighten coverage and lift co-payment exposure from April 2026.
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Hong Kong healthcare pushes pricing clarity, trials, and biotech capacity
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Six in 10 patients delay treatment due to cost anxiety.
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Iran war raises long-term risks for Asia builders' insurance gains
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Supply chain disruption and energy volatility could push premiums higher by 2027.
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Southeast Asia insurers risk profit hit from weak data systems
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Igloo CEO says outdated infrastructure limits AI gains despite rising spending.
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