Insurance
SEADRIF, AHA Centre partner on ASEAN disaster financing
SEADRIF, AHA Centre partner on ASEAN disaster financing
The pact links emergency response systems with financial protection mechanisms.
4 days ago
Sun Life Philippines to boost sales force, bancassurance under incoming CEO
It is pushing insurance in a nation where death and money are taboo topics.
4 days ago
How can regulatory tweaks unlock capital for Hong Kong insurers?
Most plan to boost their risk exposure using tech over the next two years.
5 days ago
Affluent Asians leave $5.7b unprotected despite planning intent
Three-fifths of wealthy respondents still have no formal legacy structure in place.
5 days ago
Aditya Birla Health Insurance study cuts preventable claims by 31%
The analysis covered diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obesity and asthma.
5 days ago
How IUMI says marine cover endures despite Middle East strain
The industry body identifies cargo hull liability and offshore energy as lines still in place.
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How 27% of Australians rank health insurance amongst the top 3 bill worries
Consumer Sentiment Tracker shows cover is already a major source of recurring payment strain.
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APAC insurers face margin squeeze as Middle East conflict drags
Rising energy bills and supply bottlenecks threaten to lift expenses and worsen claim trends.
5 days ago
PVI Insurance's strength masks risks from payouts and reinsurance
Its balance sheet is projected to stay at the highest level.
5 days ago
New Zealand insurers recover profits as premiums surge 8.6%
The sector posted $7.8b in total premiums in 2024 after steep repricing.
5 days ago
Political risk insurance gains as 1 in 4 expect growth
Insurers may face tougher pricing decisions as geopolitical uncertainty persists.
5 days ago
Construction insurance rises amidst $38.5b market strain
Excess cover increased 8% to 15% with steeper moves on riskier builds.
5 days ago
Wong Sze Keed builds people‑first culture at AIA
‘Leadership must be anchored in clarity, courage and humanity.’
5 days ago
This week in insurance: New partnerships roll out, hiring outlook steady, and tech spending ramps up
Etiqa Insurance Singapore and AIA Singapore have also partnered for takaful solutions.
Insurers redesign policies for fire risks
Lithium-ion threats expose valuation gaps in homes.
AI risks rise as 43% of firms lack formal frameworks: Gallagher Re
Gallagher Re found just 44% had completed structured impact reviews.
APAC businesses at risk as fraud attack rate rises to 1.7%
There is a 59% rise in automated attack tools mimicking human behaviour.
Commentary
For Asia’s insurers, boldness is the key to an AI-driven transformation