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Singapore life insurers log $5.16b as LIA flags 2026 caution
Singapore life insurers log $5.16b as LIA flags 2026 caution
Industry expands 11.3% in 2025 whilst leadership signals unpredictability ahead.
3 hours ago
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%.
1 day ago
Insurance businesses lose over $1.14m a year to payment fraud
The report warns transaction fraud can escalate into claims fraud if missed early.
2 days ago
Hong Kong insurance hiring spikes amidst $55b premium windfall
Massive H1 2025 revenue fuels aggressive hiring for digital transformation roles.
3 days ago
How will soaring home prices reshape Singapore’s insurance market?
Private rents may rise by as much as 2%. whilst home prices are seen increasing 2% to 4%.
5 days ago
Young adult cancer claims surge across 82% of APAC insurers
Breast and colorectal cancers are the leading types driving claims across the region.
6 days ago
APAC insurers slump to 23% confidence in complex asset tools
Only 42% of regional executives rate their current systems as excellent for data integration.
Seven in 10 Asians forced to work past retirement: Sun Life
Nearly two-thirds of those working late cite the urgent need for daily expense income.
Hong Kong insurance gains momentum as mainland arrivals climb 19%
December visitor traffic hit 4.7 million reinforcing cross-border premium growth channels
India insurance premiums hit $131b as agents lose dominance
Bancassurance and alternative channels now drive the bulk of incremental growth in non-life sectors.
Insured catastrophe losses top $100b for sixth straight year
Global settlement figures declined by $40b compared to the record highs seen during 2024.
India non-life could rise up to 11% as regulator rewrites access
Insurance for All by 2047 backs faster product clearance and wider agent tie-ups.
Insurtech funding doubles to $16b but deals shrink
Investment value jumped in 2025 even as transactions dropped to 166.
Hong Kong 9M 2025 premiums hit $82.8b as growth surges 32.5%
Revenue premiums from in-force policies climbed 36.6% to reach a total of $72b.
Sri Lankan insurers brace for 2025 profit squeeze as non-motor losses mount
Low retention and strong reinsurance keep most rated credit profiles intact.
APAC insurers lag with legacy systems despite 87% claim digital lead
The legacy constraint rate rises from 90% at $1b to $5b firms.
Chinese insurers' earnings recover as Fitch cites tighter commission controls
Major insurers report YoY earnings improvements despite ongoing tariff and trade tensions.