Insurance

Aon reports $114b in insured losses from 2025 disasters

Total economic losses stood at a minimum of $203b in the first 9 months.

Dah Sing Insurance strengthens position with improved capital base

DSI's business plan suggests continued growth via new initiatives, said AM Best.

Great Eastern bets on AI, specialised products in strategy revamp

It plans to expand its products for high-net-worth people and SME owners.

Japan Post Insurance outlook steady as profitability shows gradual lift

Moody's said Japan Post Insurance is stable thanks to conservatism.

Transactional risk insurance claims rise in India as M&A deals grow

Insurers have so far paid out about $1m, with other claims still being processed.

Global natural catastrophe losses keep insurers within budgets this year

In Asia, monsoon flooding and localised storm losses were main events of the year.

APAC’s guaranteed auto protection insurance market slated for 13.2% CAGR

Globally, the market is expected to grow from $3.2b in 2021 to $8b by 2031.

Willis reports mining insurance market softens as capacity rises

The influx of capacity has intensified competition amongst insurers.

What will drive Malaysia’s life insurance market to bag $20.4b by 2029?

Policy ownership has increased from 41.5% in 2019 to 45.5% in 2024.

Health insurance industry to rise 6.4% annually until 2031

Individual health insurance remains the largest segment globally.

AM Best clarifies capital credit rules under IFRS 17 framework

The agency also said net written premiums are replaced by net insurance service revenue.

WTW data shows insurers expect health costs to keep rising

Over half expect elevated levels to persist for more than three years. 

India’s non-life insurers rebound as premiums rise 13.2% in September

The recovery was supported by higher renewals in core segments such as motor.