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This week in insurance: Hong Kong faces regulatory risks, insurers expand partnerships, and construction scrutiny rises
This week in insurance: Hong Kong faces regulatory risks, insurers expand partnerships, and construction scrutiny rises
Zurich Insurance and YAS Insurance to offer embedded micro-insurance for robots.
15 hours ago
Allianz tops AI index as insurers chase tech talent
Specialists now account for 1 in every 50 roles across the sector.
1 day ago
Insurtech startups face squeeze as insurers build AI
Aviva Chubb and MetLife are developing artificial intelligence capabilities in-house.
1 day ago
Construction insurance gaps threaten project financing
Zurich said lenders may cut commitments when adequate cover is unavailable.
1 day ago
Legal liability insurers beat casualty market
The specialist group outperformed commercial casualty in 8 of the past 10 years.
4 days ago
Aon names Dando to lead GBC broking
The appointment takes effect on 1 July with Dando reporting to Helene Madell.
4 days ago
MS Amlin appoints two executives to leadership team
Kirsten Mitchell-Wallace and Phil Young will report to CEO Christiern Dart.
4 days ago
Insurance capital shifts as 60% of investors expand
Gallagher Securities surveyed more than 60 large institutional investors.
4 days ago
Asia flood risk rises as 27 storms threaten coasts
Forecasters expect 18 typhoons and 11 intense systems in 2026.
Insurers tighten control over Hormuz shipping routes
Japan and South Korea face higher exposure to Gulf energy risks.
How can insurers keep up as private market bets grow?
Only 23% are confident systems can handle complex portfolios.
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.
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.