In Focus

What will drive the reinsurance sector to bag $68b in four years?

In 2023, APAC accounted for 13.3% of global reinsurance premiums.

Clearer cyber risk benchmarks for Australian SMEs pushed

The financial fallout from a single cyber event can be devastating.

What will drive Japan’s insurance sector to surpass $470b by 2029?

Premium increases in life and general insurance will boost the industry this year.

Where is cyber insurance growing fastest across regions?

Asia/Oceania are expected to expand their market shares to 8% by 2027.

Singlife Financial Advisers CEO to stick to growth roadmap

The market is ever changing, and SFA would adjust its strategy and pivot when needed.

Korea’s new capital rules reduce insurers' capital burden

Under the revision, capital adequacy benchmark will be lowered to 130% to 140%.

Vietnam’s life insurance sector slated for dip this 2025

This follows consecutive contractions of 12% in 2023 and an estimated 5.7% in 2024

Bajaj Allianz launches exclusive insurance for women

The plan covers critical illnesses, maternal and reproductive health, and wellness. 

Indians face higher premiums on spiralling healthcare costs

Hospital expenses keep rising due to inflation and demand for sophisticated treatments.

Singapore moms juggle family tasks and money matters

Their finances have improved relative to when their mothers were their age.

Prudential, StanChart cement 25 years of bancassurance tie-up

They have the longest-running bancassurance partnership in Singapore and Asia.

Pru Life UK’s Manila headquarters embraces hybrid work

The office has recreational and wellness areas to help employees recharge.

Insurtech funding in APAC plunges to $193m in 2024

Seed-stage funding also declined 16% to $7.7m.

MSIG Asia, RiskPoint bet on renewable energy insurance

The Asia-Pacific region could attract $3t of investments in power generation by 2033.

South Korea’s life insurance market to bag $158b through 2029

The industry is projected to recover in 2024 after a decline in 2023.