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Will investor comfort finally catalyse Asia’s ILS expansion?
Will investor comfort finally catalyse Asia’s ILS expansion?
Despite this activity, ILS remains relatively new to the region.
1 day ago
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.
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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.
China life premiums projected to rise from $679.5b in 2026 to $927.5b in 2030
This represents a CAGR of 7.9% in direct written premiums.
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.
Commentary
AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work