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Asia flood risk rises as 27 storms threaten coasts
Asia flood risk rises as 27 storms threaten coasts
Forecasters expect 18 typhoons and 11 intense systems in 2026.
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Insurers tighten control over Hormuz shipping routes
Japan and South Korea face higher exposure to Gulf energy risks.
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How can insurers keep up as private market bets grow?
Only 23% are confident systems can handle complex portfolios.
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This week in insurance: AI hiring jumps, TikTok enters distribution, Manulife launches India JV
Foreign workers in Vietnam working under contracts covered by state social insurance.
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TikTok pushes SME insurance into merchant platform
ERGO NEXT offers liability workers compensation and cyber cover through seller onboarding.
Companies rethink health cover as claim costs climb
MOH rider changes tighten coverage and lift co-payment exposure from April 2026.
How can Asia’s insurers turn financial anxiety into retirement action?
Many consumers delay retirement planning despite rising longevity risks.
Insurance AI jobs hit 63,293 vacancies in 2025
Lack of in-house expertise is the second-highest concern for businesses.
Baringa warns insurers’ AI ambitions outpace results
Human staff would still handle judgement calls oversight and exceptions.
This week in insurance: Cathay platform launches, Vietnam payouts issued, Tokio Marine sets 2035 vision
Shriram General Insurance also plans to expand cover in smaller towns.
HDI Global names Schulte-Schrepping liability head
He takes charge of the worldwide Liability Global Risk portfolio from 1 July.
Insurers forced to rethink cover amidst Ebola, Andes hantavirus outbreak
AM Best says firms are prepared for direct costs but portfolios need fresh stress tests.
Manulife names Sangal and Kee to senior Asia roles
Sangal joins the Philippines executive committee as Kee prepares to succeed Graham.
Zurich APAC appoints two leaders to sharpen commercial push
Both roles are based in Singapore and cover regional commercial insurance operations.
Generali Q1 2026 net result sinks 2.2% despite premium growth
Gross written premiums rose 6.8% YoY.
HDI Global lifts Q1 2026 net income 8% to $240m
Underwriting and investment income supported the result.
This week in insurance: Manulife expands screening, Prudential and Marsh strike deals, leadership shifts emerge
Alaric Lee has been appointed CEO, Hong Kong for Howden.
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