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Insurers tighten control over Hormuz shipping routes

Insurers tighten control over Hormuz shipping routes

Japan and South Korea face higher exposure to Gulf energy risks.

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10 hours ago

Agency warns 7.8 quake to shake Philippine insurers in late 2026

The agency said losses may pass through local firms and global reinsurers.

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1 day ago

Hong Kong insurers face sales drag from China clampdown

Mainland visitor policies historically account for about 30% of life sector new business.

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2 days ago

Singapore finance employers to cut jobs in Q3 2026

ManpowerGroup linked weaker plans to consolidation and optimisation.

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3 days ago

How can insurers keep up as private market bets grow?

Only 23% are confident systems can handle complex portfolios.

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4 days ago

South Korea insurers’ $3b profit leaves non-life firms behind

The 30 non-life players reported $1.4b after a year-on-year decline.

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Hong Kong life insurance crowds out health and P&C

Life made up $89.3b of the market in 2025 against $3.8b for P&C.

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Philippine insurers face underwriting swings from weather

Susan Tan said volatile conditions are pressuring non life carriers.

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Companies rethink health cover as claim costs climb

MOH rider changes tighten coverage and lift co-payment exposure from April 2026.

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How can Asia’s insurers turn financial anxiety into retirement action?

Many consumers delay retirement planning despite rising longevity risks.

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Insurers forced to rethink cover amidst Ebola, Andes hantavirus outbreak

AM Best says firms are prepared for direct costs but portfolios need fresh stress tests.

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Hong Kong’s affluent planning lags despite wealth continuity gains

Around 80% had wills, trusts, or succession plans in place.

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China life premiums set to slow after 10.2% jump in 2025

Sales were lifted by demand ahead of insurers' pricing rate reductions last year.

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How can Hong Kong insurers close protection gaps as cyber risks rise?

Most insurers still use cheques for some payments despite digital demand.

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Insurers chase $20t emerging market debt for income

US dollar corporate debt makes up $2.6t whilst sovereign debt adds $1.8t.

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Iran war raises long-term risks for Asia builders' insurance gains

Supply chain disruption and energy volatility could push premiums higher by 2027.

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Indonesia's life insurers cover 168.03 million people in 2025

The insured population increased 8.6% year-on-year in 2025.

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