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Zurich Indonesia speeds up claims after Bali floods
Zurich Indonesia speeds up claims after Bali floods
Faster settlement boosts confidence in insurance as a practical financial tool.
Seven in 10 APAC insurers expect private equity returns to rise
The survey covers APAC insurers managing $3.82t in assets, Clearwater Analytics said.
Trade barriers limit cross-border ASEAN reinsurance flows
ASEAN retains around 68% of non-life premiums overall, but retention varies widely.
Will Gen AI caution worsen Singapore’s insurance talent crunch?
Regulatory expectations are pushing the industry to strengthen expertise risk management.
Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour
Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.
Will 100% FDI trigger India insurance consolidation?
It could also increase competition and expand reinsurance capacity in the domestic market.
Why 85% expect APAC insurers’ portfolio risk to rise
More than three-quarters said regulatory and compliance requirements needed more time and resources.
Did bitcoin’s record highs spur insurers’ digital push?
Nearly 9 in 10 firms see digital asset adoption as a strategic priority.
Wealth and retirement products lift Singapore insurers’ premiums
The Top 50 Insurance 2024 rankings show recovery from the 2023 downturn.
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Why are floods driving Thailand property insurance growth?
Gross written premiums are expected to rise from $1.7b in 2026 to $2b by 2030.
China-focused insurance-linked funds in Singapore surge over 24%
Indian equity ILPs recorded the weakest performance.
Malaysia’s non-life market stable as tariff liberalisation boosts pricing flexibility
The industry’s growth will also be supported by rising demand for digital insurance products.
Six in 10 Indians now actively search for travel cover
But a third expressed cost concerns, and a fifth felt it was not beneficial for their trip.
Insurance, finance sector should expect strong hiring demand in Q1 2026
India recorded the highest national outlook at 52%.
Malaysia motor insurance premiums hit $3.3b by 2030
Lower borrowing costs are also expected to support vehicle purchases.
Will investor comfort finally catalyse Asia’s ILS expansion?
Despite this activity, ILS remains relatively new to the region.
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