Insurance
AXA Climate deepens Fathom tie-up as climate risks rise
AXA Climate deepens Fathom tie-up as climate risks rise
The companies said the added modelling is meant to support portfolio level hazard analysis.
24 of 38 OECD nations insure less than half of disaster losses
The organisation studied hazard exposure and consumer risks across 60 jurisdictions.
7 in 10 Malaysians buy insurance online amidst ease of access
Nearly four in five car insurance customers said they used SPayLater.
How APAC cyber gap exposes households to fraud
bolttech found 39% were already hit by digital crime across the region.
PH insurers must prioritise simplicity to expand coverage: executives
Embedding insurance into everyday transactions can also improve affordability.
Asia’s wealth insurers face rising compliance pressure
Stricter anti-money laundering and disclosure rules are slowing onboarding.
Better protection for vulnerable groups could boost PH insurer trust: AXA
Insurers can draw from guidance used in other jurisdictions.
Cybercrime tops insurance risks as AI heightens threats: PwC
Economic pressures and climate change round out the top five risks for the sector.
For Asia’s insurers, boldness is the key to an AI-driven transformation
There are numerous examples of Asian firms using AI to automate workflows or augment growth.
Why reinsurers shift focus as annuity deals lose appeal
New annuity flows became more attractive as consumer demand strengthened.
Pramerica Life Insurance expands ULIP fund as India midcap sector gains focus
Product applies Quality and Momentum screening inside a diversified equity portfolio.
Singapore aviation insurance costs rise as Iran conflict escalates
Airspace closures and rerouting pressure regional hub operations linked to Europe-Asia routes.
Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership
Equity cannot rely only on good intentions; it must be built into systems.
How can Asia-Pacific reinsurers tackle rising disaster losses?
They still posted steady growth over the past five years.
MS&AD cost cuts support long-term profitability: Morningstar
Forecasts show premiums increasing from $29.9b in 2024 to $32.4b in 2025.
Aon appoints Attard global head of reinsurance analytics
His focus will be the development of tools to help insurers manage market volatility.
Hong Kong finance regulators push AI to police AI risks
The programme builds on the Gen AI Sandbox launched in 2024.