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Hong Kong 9M 2025 premiums hit $82.8b as growth surges 32.5%

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.

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Sri Lankan insurers brace for 2025 profit squeeze as non-motor losses mount

Low retention and strong reinsurance keep most rated credit profiles intact.

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APAC insurers lag with legacy systems despite 87% claim digital lead

The legacy constraint rate rises from 90% at $1b to $5b firms.

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Chinese insurers' earnings recover as Fitch cites tighter commission controls

Major insurers report YoY earnings improvements despite ongoing tariff and trade tensions.

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Taiwan life insurers face rising risk in $32b FX mismatch

Fitch warns that spreading FX gains over bond life does not reduce the sector's actual exposure.

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Can China’s $140b motor insurance market survive a 70% loss ratio?

Loss ratios surged from 57% to 70% in four years as NEV repair costs and parts prices spiked.

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Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap

Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.

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Sun Life Philippines also named its new CEO and country head.

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Financial planning rises as 63% cite uncertainty, Prudential says

Thailand stands out: 70% choose higher-risk investing, and 68% prefer short-term instruments.

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Capital rules force Indian insurers to curb aggressive discounting

Aggressive discounting for short-term market share becomes harder to justify.

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Zurich Indonesia speeds up claims after Bali floods

Faster settlement boosts confidence in insurance as a practical financial tool.

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Seven in 10 APAC insurers expect private equity returns to rise

The survey covers APAC insurers managing $3.82t in assets, Clearwater Analytics said.

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Trade barriers limit cross-border ASEAN reinsurance flows

ASEAN retains around 68% of non-life premiums overall, but retention varies widely.

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Will Gen AI caution worsen Singapore’s insurance talent crunch?

Regulatory expectations are pushing the industry to strengthen expertise risk management.

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Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour

Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.

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Will 100% FDI trigger India insurance consolidation?

It could also increase competition and expand reinsurance capacity in the domestic market.

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Why 85% expect APAC insurers’ portfolio risk to rise

More than three-quarters said regulatory and compliance requirements needed more time and resources.

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