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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.
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How can Indonesia’s insurers balance tighter capital rules and rising claims?

Disaster claims may raise premiums, costs, and tighten coverage.

Hong Kong insurance job seekers face 3% to 4% pay rise cap

Morgan McKinley Salary Guide 2026 flags steady wage growth this year for candidates.
5 days ago

APAC protection gap leaves $77b losses uninsured

Regional claims trailed the US total of $100b despite repeated catastrophes.
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Australia's personal accident and health to hit $28b by 2030

It recorded 5.3% expansion in 2025, reflecting pricing resilience.

Asia-Pacific insurers face $200b legacy tech burden

Outdated tech and entrenched processes continue to hamper operations.

How could capital relief boost Hong Kong insurers’ returns?

The rules are feeding demand for staff with digital and regulatory skills.

India's commercial rates plunge up to 25% in Q4

Regional reinsurer participation increased across property financial lines and cyber markets.

Commercial insurance rates sink 5% across Asia amidst rise in cyber demand

Insurers broadened protection to cover supply chain attacks and social engineering fraud.

Philippines’ insurance penetration stalls at 1.79% as payouts hit $3b

Density jumps to ₱4,414.58 in 2025, crossing ₱4,000 for the first time in 10 years.

Japan life premiums grow 5.4% CAGR amidst yield volatility

Gross written premiums are projected to reach $334b by 2030 following a 2024 contraction.

How can insurers turn M&As into a competitive advantage?

Firms are focused more on boosting operations than pushing rivals out.

HK-China insurers target offshore wealth as agent count hits 5.5-year high

Expanding HK talent schemes drove life insurance agent numbers up 9% by December 2025.

Singapore life insurers log $5.16b as LIA flags 2026 caution

Industry expands 11.3% in 2025 whilst leadership signals unpredictability ahead.

Non-life insurance outlook holds as India cuts GST to 0%

Individual life and health cover have become more affordable after the tax rate fell from 18%.

Insurance businesses lose over $1.14m a year to payment fraud

The report warns transaction fraud can escalate into claims fraud if missed early.