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Why Japan’s insurers brace for heavy payouts in projected quake scenarios
Why Japan’s insurers brace for heavy payouts in projected quake scenarios
Nankai Trough earthquake has a 60% to 90% probability of occurring.
Why Taiwan’s non-life insurance sector maintains steady growth
AM Best says the non-life sector is supported by stable underwriting performance.
Insurers must expand cyber protection as Singapore shipowners upgrade security
Insurers must update underwriting as cyber navigation disruptions rise.
APAC insurance M&A cools with fewer Q3 deals
Despite that, Asian insurers continued to pursue overseas expansion.
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.
Why Asia-Pacific insurance is expanding with regulatory reforms
Some markets require formal assessments, creating opportunities for industry players.
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.
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.
APAC insurers lag peers in risk management maturity
But AM Best ranks 60% of APAC insurers as financially strongest.
How insurance markets are rewarding buyers with lower global rates
But Aon warns that volatility in property, cyber, and casualty lines remains a concern.
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.
MSIG Malaysia ramps up data Investments to boost growth
Its CEO thinks industry growth lies in affordable insurance.
Why is cyber insurance the most in-demand coverage today?
27.4% believe cyber insurance will see the highest increase.
China’s non-motor insurers to gain from tighter commission rules
However, the move is expected to slow premium growth amongst small insurers.
Why APAC insurance growth is losing momentum this year
Insurers are being urged to balance growth with capital discipline.
Why insurers turn to private markets in 2025?
Over the next 12 months, 67% of insurers plan to use reinsurance sidecars.
Why Taiwan’s insurance outlook remains solid through 2029
The market is projected to expand by 8.8% this year.