Insurance
Philippines’ insurance penetration stalls at 1.79% as payouts hit $3b
Philippines’ insurance penetration stalls at 1.79% as payouts hit $3b
Density jumps to ₱4,414.58 in 2025, crossing ₱4,000 for the first time in 10 years.
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bolttech partners with Philippine firms for job-loss cover for motorcycle loans
bolttech will handle distribution and claims services across the lender’s retail network.
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Indonesia life premiums fall 1.1% in 9M 2025 despite coverage jump
Insured lives climbed 12.8% to 151.56 million by September 2025.
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Thailand's insurance regulator slashes backup times 90% after upgrade
Database protection now runs in minutes instead of hours.
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Markel adds two underwriters to the China Professional and Financial Risks team
The recruits previously held senior financial lines roles at Starr AIG and Ping An.
1 day ago
Japan life premiums grow 5.4% CAGR amidst yield volatility
Gross written premiums are projected to reach $334b by 2030 following a 2024 contraction.
1 day ago
How can insurers turn M&As into a competitive advantage?
Firms are focused more on boosting operations than pushing rivals out.
1 day ago
Aon names Peiser CEO of Risk Capital
He will be reporting to Andy Marcell.
1 day ago
MAS rejects immediate Insurance Act changes for e-commerce sales
Gan told Parliament on 12 February the regulator will keep watching market shifts.
1 day ago
Japan cyber risk exposes insurance gaps as losses hit 27%
Aon says data breaches rank as the top threat in Japan and worldwide in its 2025 survey.
1 day ago
Investor appetite for reinsurance and ILS rises amidst capital flow last year
Howden says 2025 catastrophe bond issuance rose about 45% versus 2024.
2 days ago
This week in insurance: Taiwan profits slide, cyber and fraud covers roll out, regional leadership reshuffle
Markel Insurance appointed John Bang as its inaugural head of Korea and Japan.
4 days ago
India life insurance APE reaches 12.8% growth in January
APE figures edge higher as insurers struggle to offset last year massive surrender value hits.
4 days ago
Manulife’s Asia segment records 22% YoY jump in FY 2025 net income
Asia’s new business value (NBV) was also up 10%.
4 days ago
AIA seen to deliver strong 2025 results: CGS International
However, risks like capital controls, regulatory changes and pressure on investment yields may loom.
4 days ago
Markel Insurance appoints John Bang to run Korea and Japan
He takes charge immediately to build wholesale growth and open 2 new country desks.
5 days ago
HK-China insurers target offshore wealth as agent count hits 5.5-year high
Expanding HK talent schemes drove life insurance agent numbers up 9% by December 2025.
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