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Home insurance market set to reach $5.25t by 2032
Home insurance market set to reach $5.25t by 2032
However, rising cost of premiums and fluctuating pricing structures are barriers to expansion.
Six in 10 Indians now actively search for travel cover
Six in 10 Indians now actively search for travel cover
But a third expressed cost concerns, and a fifth felt it was not beneficial for their trip.
Insurance hiring outpaces banking in Hong Kong for 2026
Insurance hiring outpaces banking in Hong Kong for 2026
Despite digitalisation, life insurance claims roles are still hard to fill.
Valuables insurance market slated for $5.1b by 2034
Valuables insurance market slated for $5.1b by 2034
Countries in Asia-Pacific, such as India and China, were coined as emerging markets.
Microinsurance to hit $98.56b in five years
Microinsurance to hit $98.56b in five years
APAC will likely be driven by increased demand in embedded insurance.
BNP Paribas sells AG Insurance stake to Ageas for $2.2b
BNP Paribas sells AG Insurance stake to Ageas for $2.2b
BNP Paribas said the deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
IndiaFirst Life signs bancassurance deal with DNS Bank
IndiaFirst Life signs bancassurance deal with DNS Bank
This is DNS Bank’s third major tie-up in the life insurance segment. 

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Insurance Taboos, low confidence stall legacy planning across Asia
Two-thirds of Asians fear their wealth will not outlast their children’s generation.
Ciputra Life eyes more clients beyond group network
Rising health benefit demand is driving deeper ties with firms and banks. 
Insurance Insurers must expand cyber protection as Singapore shipowners upgrade security
Insurers must update underwriting as cyber navigation disruptions rise.
Insurance MSIG Malaysia ramps up data Investments to boost growth
Its CEO thinks industry growth lies in affordable insurance.
Insurance Great Eastern bets on AI, specialised products in strategy revamp
It plans to expand its products for high-net-worth people and SME owners.
IFG Life pushes early insurance ownership to lift uptake
Many Indonesians do not see insurance as a priority.
Insurance Sompo tests methane insurance as regulations tighten
Satellite monitoring and inspections help firms detect leaks and avoid fines.

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