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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.
6 hours ago
Shipping premiums stay elevated despite Hormuz recovery
Shipping premiums stay elevated despite Hormuz recovery
Vessel traffic rose from around 27 daily transits to more than 60 in late June.
6 hours ago
Prudential launches care service as Malaysians delay treatment
Prudential launches care service as Malaysians delay treatment
The service gives eligible customers help from specialist booking to recovery.
6 hours ago
Cigna expands China hospital cover as Hong Kong costs rise
Cigna expands China hospital cover as Hong Kong costs rise
Residents made more overseas trips in 2025 as medical needs shifted.
6 hours ago
Zurich enters home insurance market through Honey deal
Zurich enters home insurance market through Honey deal
The policies will cover homes and vehicles against severe weather accidents and crime.
7 hours ago
Reinsurance prices fall 16% as capital floods market
Reinsurance prices fall 16% as capital floods market
Catastrophe bonds reached more than 61 billion dollars in outstanding coverage.
7 hours ago
This week in insurance: Shipping premiums rise, AI transforms underwriting, Luxury watch claims jump
This week in insurance: Shipping premiums rise, AI transforms underwriting, Luxury watch claims jump
In India, home loan insurance adoption has increased sevenfold.
2 days 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.
3 days 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.
3 days 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.
3 days 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.
3 days 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.
3 days 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.
3 days 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.
3 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.
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.
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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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