Insurance
This week in insurance: Asians prioritise self-sufficiency, AI gaps emerge, and disaster losses mount
This week in insurance: Asians prioritise self-sufficiency, AI gaps emerge, and disaster losses mount
MAS to consult on new Protected Cell Company structure for insurance.
22 hours ago
Singapore eyes new corporate structure for insurance risk transfer
MAS says the framework could speed up risk transfer to capital markets.
1 day ago
Philippine life insurers lift premiums 15% as density hits record
Per capita insurance spending reached $70.15 in 2025 from $62.30 a year earlier.
1 day ago
Howden Re expands China push with three hires
The senior executives will be based in Hong Kong across specialist reinsurance divisions.
1 day ago
Markel hires Ang to grow Asia terrorism cover
Ang joins from Everest, where he led political violence and terrorism for Asia.
1 day ago
Allianz ranks 11th in finance workplace list
Great Place To Work surveyed 18,712 employees across Australia in finance and insurance.
1 day ago
APAC insurers stay stable despite claims pressure: Fitch Ratings
Non-life insurers face higher claims costs that are reducing underwriting margins.
1 day ago
South Korea eases AI rules as oversight tightens
Regulators will accelerate network separation reforms for financial AI systems.
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Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield
Investment-grade issuance now accounts for more than half of the market.
1 day ago
Singapore retirement gap tests insurers as consumers age
Healthspan lags lifespan by about 10 years as protection gaps reshape retirement planning.
2 days ago
India regulator probes insurance AI risks with working group
The seven-member group will be chaired by IIIT Hyderabad director Sandeep K. Shukla.
2 days ago
Uninsured climate losses could hit $41.4t: Moody’s
About 2.7 billion people lived in areas exposed to flooding risks as of 2020.
2 days ago
Tokio Marine Indonesia's capital holds strong despite reinsurance risk
AM Best expects risk-adjusted capitalisation to stay at its strongest level.
2 days ago
Tata AIA’s new unit-linked fund cuts sharp price swings
The strategy uses low volatility, quality value and momentum factors.
2 days ago
BMS opens Mumbai capability centre
The India hub will support broking operations, technology, analytics and client service.
2 days ago
Ageas Federal raises annual bonus payout
The total reached ₹202.80 crore for the 2025 to 2026 financial year.
2 days ago
Indonesians lose financial security confidence: Survey
Nearly a quarter of respondents tapped savings to manage daily expenses.
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