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What will drive the APAC life insurance market to bag $2t in five years?

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.

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China's non-life insurance sector should remain stable: AM Best

Insurers continue to face weak domestic demand, the agency said.

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Why Indian companies increase use of insurance after cyber threats rise

Indian companies reported heavy financial losses tied to key insurable risks.

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Malaysia sees stable non-life growth amidst premium rise

Gross direct premiums reached $5.43b in 2024, up 7% from the previous year.

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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.

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What type of insurance coverage do Indians prefer now?

Women are increasingly choosing Critical Illness (CI) riders.

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Why Japan’s insurers brace for heavy payouts in projected quake scenarios

Nankai Trough earthquake has a 60% to 90% probability of occurring.

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Why Taiwan’s non-life insurance sector maintains steady growth

AM Best says the non-life sector is supported by stable underwriting performance.

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Insurers must expand cyber protection as Singapore shipowners upgrade security

Insurers must update underwriting as cyber navigation disruptions rise.

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APAC insurance M&A cools with fewer Q3 deals

Despite that, Asian insurers continued to pursue overseas expansion.

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How did Singapore's life insurance sector perform year-to-date?

Business premiums for life insurance recorded $4.76b, whilst integrated shield plans accounted $496.5m.

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Why Asia-Pacific insurance is expanding with regulatory reforms

Some markets require formal assessments, creating opportunities for industry players.

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What will drive APAC’s insurance claims market to grow 16.6% annually?

AI and data analytics will catapult the global industry to bag $638.3b by 2032.

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How did insurance rates compare across Asia in Q3 2025?

Property insurance rates in Asia fell 5% in Q3 as strong competition kept premiums low.

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APAC insurers lag peers in risk management maturity

But AM Best ranks 60% of APAC insurers as financially strongest.

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How insurance markets are rewarding buyers with lower global rates

But Aon warns that volatility in property, cyber, and casualty lines remains a concern.

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What will drive Singapore’s general insurance market to bag $6.5 by 2030?

PA&H market alone is projected to make up a fourth of the sector’s total premiums.

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