Insurance

Lenders’ mortgage insurance market to bag $9.85b in 2025

Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region through to 2029.

South Korea reinsurance market strengthens with 2025 renewal gains

Insurers are also tapping capital markets through subordinated and hybrid debt.

Ocean hull premiums grow as fleet value climbs to $1.54t

Asia-Pacific accounted for 35% of market premiums.

Cyber insurance market grows 7% to $15b in 2024

Despite softer demand and rising competition, the sector remained profitable.

bolttech and Harmony Auto launch EV insurance for BYD in Indonesia

It supports Indonesia’s goal of putting 2 million electric cars on the road by 2030.

WTW, Sompo form global partnership on Radar pricing rollout

The Japanese company said it allows them to revise premiums faster.

Tata AIA launches Shubh Maha Life with flexible retirement cover

The plan offers higher life cover during working years.

China Life Insurance outlook lifted as CGS raises forecasts

CGS International expects NBV margins to improve.

Canopius Group appoints Ray Wong as APAC energy underwriter

Wong will be based in Singapore and report to Johnny Kim.

Zurich Insurance set to sustain strong earnings despite pressures

It achieved its 2023 to 2025 targets early and set new goals through 2027.

Philippines HMOs lift healthcare benefits 20% in first half 2025

The industry’s net income surged 131.12% to $0.03b.

South Korea’s general insurance sector bound for 3.8% CAGR through 2029

Motor insurance will account for 58.7% of direct written premium (DWP) in 2025. 

Sompo Japan launches methane detection service with partners

JGC will offer on-site and drone-based measurements.

Aon boosts insurer communication with platform for catastrophes

It provides real-time loss estimates through Impact Forecasting’s Automated Event Response.