Insurance

Bharti AXA introduces insurance plan for middle-income India

It provides life insurance protection worth up to 30 times the annual premium.

India’s life insurance premiums fall 3.1% in June 2025

The decline was mainly due to lower credit life sales.

Asia-Pacific aviation insurance to grow 8.7% through 2032

Globally, the market is projected to accumulate $7.1b by then.

Willis launches $200m cargo cover with Markel for war risk

The facility offers tailored coverage through a single policy.

Professional liability insurance is set to bag $81.2b in 7 years

APAC led the market in 2023, accounting fo 75% of total revenue.

Indonesian takaful eyes mergers as capital needs tighten: Fitch Ratings

More than 70% of takaful windows must be spun off by end-2026.

Aon reports $1.75b in M&A insurance claims globally

APAC saw a rise in Warranty & Indemnity policies last year.

General aviation gains stable rates with underwriting surplus: WTW

Around $100m in premiums are typically placed around 1 July.

Generative AI in insurance to hit $14.4b by 2032

Asia-Pacific is projected to grow the fastest, at a CAGR of 38.1%.

Thai insurance commission and insurers align on Health Link to streamline claims

The plan aims to reduce documentation and boost claims approvals.

Specialty insurance market to grow $57b by 2028 on demand shift

Thanks to the demand for more tailored risk coverage amidst increasing globalisation.

South Korea to launch heat insurance for outdoor workers in 2026

The policy targets day labourers involved in public outdoor projects.

HKIA and peers unveil Charter 3.0 to strengthen scam defence

It brings together financial regulators, technology and telecommunications companies.

Global insurers post 6.8% premium gain in 2024 on expansion

Eighteen out of the 20 companies reported premium growth. 

Swiss Re sees global premium growth easing to 2% in 2025

China’s growth is expected to slow to 4.7% next year.