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Rising climate losses test China’s insurance safety net
Rising climate losses test China’s insurance safety net
Profitable insurers face limits in passing disaster risk despite market scale.
War-risk underwriting tightens in Singapore as Gulf airspace disruptions persist
Airlines reroute across Asia–Middle East routes as insurers reassess exposure and pricing risk.
Affluent women force rethink of legacy planning in Asia-Pacific
Stable growth and early engagement shift advice beyond transactional transfers.
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.
Wong Sze Keed builds people‑first culture at AIA
‘Leadership must be anchored in clarity, courage and humanity.’
Howden’s Shweta Swaroop pushes pay data transparency in insurance
Clear disclosure drives accountability and actionable change to plug the gender gap.
HDI Global Japan targets commercial and cyber insurance growth
One of the most rapidly evolving threats is cyber-insurance, and Japan has room to expand in this market.
Turning points: How a career choice shaped Singlife’s Chin Wei Lin
The most important professional moves aren’t always promotions but those that build trust.
Asia’s wealth insurers face rising compliance pressure
Stricter anti-money laundering and disclosure rules are slowing onboarding.
Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership
Equity cannot rely only on good intentions; it must be built into systems.
Nina Ong drives AI and talent upgrades at Great Eastern Life
The big boss credits their edge to diversity: over a third of senior roles are women.
Hong Kong insurers post weaker 2024 as premiums slip
This is based on the recent data released by the Insurance Authority for the 2024 fiscal year.
Asia-Pacific insurers face $200b legacy tech burden
Outdated tech and entrenched processes continue to hamper operations.
Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap
Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.
Capital rules force Indian insurers to curb aggressive discounting
Aggressive discounting for short-term market share becomes harder to justify.
Zurich Indonesia speeds up claims after Bali floods
Faster settlement boosts confidence in insurance as a practical financial tool.
Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour
Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.
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