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Wealth and retirement products lift Singapore insurers’ premiums
Wealth and retirement products lift Singapore insurers’ premiums
The Top 50 Insurance 2024 rankings show recovery from the 2023 downturn.
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Why are floods driving Thailand property insurance growth?
Gross written premiums are expected to rise from $1.7b in 2026 to $2b by 2030.
China-focused insurance-linked funds in Singapore surge over 24%
Indian equity ILPs recorded the weakest performance.
Malaysia’s non-life market stable as tariff liberalisation boosts pricing flexibility
The industry’s growth will also be supported by rising demand for digital insurance products.
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, finance sector should expect strong hiring demand in Q1 2026
India recorded the highest national outlook at 52%.
Malaysia motor insurance premiums hit $3.3b by 2030
Lower borrowing costs are also expected to support vehicle purchases.
Will investor comfort finally catalyse Asia’s ILS expansion?
Despite this activity, ILS remains relatively new to the region.
How 56% of insurers plan to boost data analytics use
Strengthening scenarios and stress testing contributed to the rise of ALM expenditures.
Cost and low awareness limit health and life insurance uptake
Globally, China and India lead insurance usage.
Why 9 in 10 APAC insurers hold stable outlooks
Non-life insurers are likely to benefit from favourable reinsurance conditions.
Why APAC insurers average 35% of assets with external managers
Allocations range from 24% to 45% across firms managing a combined $2.6t.
Taboos, low confidence stall legacy planning across Asia
Two-thirds of Asians fear their wealth will not outlast their children’s generation.
Broker deals set stage for faster 2025 insurance M&A
Strategic buyers and private equity investors are likely to remain active.
Insurers controlling 90% of Japan's market tighten terms
Pricing continues to rise, although the pace of property rate increases has slowed.
India insurance market sees moderating premium growth: Report
Growth in key lines is being weighed down by a slowdown in agriculture and motor.
Commentary
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