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Indonesians lose financial security confidence: Survey

Indonesians lose financial security confidence: Survey

Nearly a quarter of respondents tapped savings to manage daily expenses.
7 hours ago

Japanese life insurers pivot to offshore M&A as domestic market peaks

Fitch forecasts major life insurers will hold enough capital to secure ratings through March 2027.
1 day ago

Ransomware losses hit $5.3m as insurance payouts fall short

The average ransom demand reached $3.8m whilst actual payments averaged $1.5m.
2 days ago

How can insurers keep up with the clean energy boom?

About $165b in clean energy assets face rising climate exposure.
3 days ago

India insurance competition rises amidst regulatory reforms

Higher foreign direct investment limits have attracted global players.
6 days ago

Why Taiwan insurance trails Asia’s high-growth markets

Life premiums reached $65.1b in 2025 with private savings still central to demand.

Insurance capital shifts as 60% of investors expand

Gallagher Securities surveyed more than 60 large institutional investors.

3 in 10 Australians nearing retirement fail to plan

Around two-thirds wanted lifetime income and inflation-linked retirement features.

Insurers tighten control over Hormuz shipping routes

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

Agency warns 7.8 quake to shake Philippine insurers in late 2026

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

Hong Kong insurers face sales drag from China clampdown

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

Singapore finance employers to cut jobs in Q3 2026

ManpowerGroup linked weaker plans to consolidation and optimisation.

How can insurers keep up as private market bets grow?

Only 23% are confident systems can handle complex portfolios.

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

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

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.

Philippine insurers face underwriting swings from weather

Susan Tan said volatile conditions are pressuring non life carriers.