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PwC's Chris Hewison explores how Asia's insurers can thrive amidst tech disruption and shifting customer demands
PwC's Chris Hewison explores how Asia's insurers can thrive amidst tech disruption and shifting customer demands
Hewison highlights how insurers must balance innovation with trust, compliance, and societal impact to remain resilient and relevant in an increasingly complex landscape.
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Its Singapore and Hong Kong businesses logged double-digit growth.
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He previously served as head of Broking, Pacific for seven years.
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Aon's net income contracts in Q1 2025
Diluted earnings per share also dipped 17% YoY to $4.43.
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WTW’s Q1 2025 net income leaps 23% YoY
EPS was at $2.33.
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Globally, the market is forecasted to register CAGR of 9.9%.
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Last year saw 90 million car sales, which required mandatory motor coverage.
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It also plans to strengthen public-private partnerships.
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P&C lines' premium growth was 6.1% for the region.
Central Asia insurers diversify portfolios with reinsurance play: AM Best
Despite the shift possibly driving profits, AM Best still warns of risks.
P&C insurance market prepares for demographic shift by 2050: Capgemini
45% of consumers expect to spend more on lifestyle upgrades.
Asia’s commercial rates contracts in Q1 2025
This is the fifth consecutive quarter that rates have fallen.
Swiss Re brings in 17-year CRO veteran for top risk role
He will succeed Patrick Raaflaub, who is stepping down from the role.
Insurance companies risk missing $160b without AI scale
Those who successfully deploy AI invest about 30% more in AI capabilities than peers.
Commentary
The increasing number of affluent individuals in India and their evolving insurance needs