Insurance

Cyber insurance trails as only 10% of SMEs buy cover

Cyber insurance trails as only 10% of SMEs buy cover

Amongst the worst attacks, average losses in the top 10% of events topped $28m in 2024.

Singapore insurers and banks expect slower profits in 2026

Finance confidence slipped to 54.3 in Q4 2025, whilst the wider economy rose to 52.1

PNB MetLife launches index fund as 230m Indians face retirement

New pension plan tracks 50 dividend-paying firms to combat ageing crisis.

APAC disaster risks push parametric market to $23b this year

Regional vulnerability to hurricanes and earthquakes accelerates fastest global growth rates.

Singlife updates Shield Plan riders to boost healthcare affordability

Product enhancements respond to specific demographic shifts in long-term care.

Coface appoints Carmen Chow to lead Hong Kong commercial strategy

Former CGS Japanese Solutions head takes over regional performance goals.

AIA launches ProsperLife as mortality gap hits HK$1.9m per adult

New policy targets working adults facing severe financial strain from unexpected death.

Prudential slashes medical rider premiums by 55% amidst MOH shift

New PRUExtra Care series replaces old suite to meet 2025 mandate.

CTF Life partners with HKMC to expand reverse mortgage access

Collaboration targets seniors needing immediate cash from residential property equity.

How can M&A offset slower insurance growth?

Scale and operational strength are becoming table stakes.

Why AI data centres outpace insurance capacity as site costs hit $20b

Reinsurance markets fail to match surging multi-billion dollar construction limits.

Hong Kong regulator tightens oversight after complaints jump 19.9%

Authorities also issued guidance covering promotions on online platforms.

Why 47% of insurers see competition forcing finance change

Regulatory shifts, consumer demands and expansion plans also ranked amongst the top pressures.

South Korean insurers post 14.5% profit drop in 2025

Total premium income reached $179b across life and non-life segments.

Generali taps Rao to run India P&C business

The change takes effect on 1 April, with the veteran bringing 35 years of sector experience.

Singapore’s finance sector hit by the second-highest job cuts rate

Employment reductions place services near the top of the industry ranking.