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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.
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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.