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.
5 days ago

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.
5 days ago

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.’
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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.