In Focus

How 56% of insurers plan to boost data analytics use

Strengthening scenarios and stress testing contributed to the rise of ALM expenditures.
2 days ago

Cost and low awareness limit health and life insurance uptake

Globally, China and India lead insurance usage.
3 days ago

Why 9 in 10 APAC insurers hold stable outlooks

Non-life insurers are likely to benefit from favourable reinsurance conditions.
4 days ago

Why APAC insurers average 35% of assets with external managers

Allocations range from 24% to 45% across firms managing a combined $2.6t.
5 days ago

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.

Singapore’s non-life insurers see growth as offshore business expands

However, competition from global carriers continues to squeeze margins.

What will drive the APAC life insurance market to bag $2t in five years?

India and China are major drivers of the sector’s growth.

China's non-life insurance sector should remain stable: AM Best

Insurers continue to face weak domestic demand, the agency said.

Why Indian companies increase use of insurance after cyber threats rise

Indian companies reported heavy financial losses tied to key insurable risks.

Malaysia sees stable non-life growth amidst premium rise

Gross direct premiums reached $5.43b in 2024, up 7% from the previous year.

Insurers invest up to 8% in AI but few indicate measurable financial impact

Global premiums are also forecast to grow 2.3% in real terms in 2026 and 2027. 

What type of insurance coverage do Indians prefer now?

Women are increasingly choosing Critical Illness (CI) riders.