Southeast Asia

Reinsurers in Singapore, South Asia report solid 2024 earnings: AM Best

However, competition is beginning to intensify as pricing momentum slows.

SEADRIF forms seven new partnerships in 2024 to boost disaster cover

The facility disbursed a $3m rapid payout to Lao PDR within six days following floods.

Swiss Re taps Sawalani to head client and broker strategy in SEA

Sawalani is a Singapore national with over 15 years of insurance experience.

bolttech, Sumitomo Corporation to tackle Asia’s used smartphone market

Reusing old phones, seen at 430 million units by 2027, benefits the environment.

Is transformation worth it? A grounded look at technology in Southeast Asia’s insurance brokerage landscape

Across Southeast Asia, brokers are looking for solutions that fit their reality, not Silicon Valley’s assumptions. 

bolttech forms JV with Sumitomo on device protection in Asia

They expect the device protection market in the region to outpace global growth.

Regional disaster insurance pools sign $5.4m collaboration agreement

The grant will be used to build a joint learning network.

Southwest monsoon leaves 90% economic losses uninsured in 2024

Key sectors affected were agriculture, energy, and manufacturing.

SEADRIF, FAO partner to assess Agricultural Risk Finance Facility

Both seek to address this by improving access to data, models, and insurance.

Insurtech funding in APAC plunges to $193m in 2024

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

Allianz Partners unveils new managing director for greater SEA

He will succeed Steve Watkins, who retires after over two decades.

Lazada partnership offers embedded insurance from big insurers

This integrates insurance solutions directly into Lazada via Peak3's platform.

PH, Indonesia renew agreements to strengthen cross-border cooperation

Key initiatives include expert and staff exchanges and bilateral meetings.

Only 14% of rich people prioritise life insurance despite awareness

41% of SEA saw potential family disputes from lack of a plan as top concern.

Prudential adopts Google’s MedLM to improve claims accuracy

It will use MedLM to analyse documents submitted for health insurance claims.