APAC
Asia insured losses sink below $2b to lowest since 2017
Asia insured losses sink below $2b to lowest since 2017
Five straight quarters passed without any catastrophe generating more than $10b in claims.
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This week in insurance: Japan's solvency overhaul begins, China claims rise, APAC insurers announce leadership moves
Vietnam grows its social insurance coverage in the first half of 2026.
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Asian insurers tighten renewable project cover
Large utility schemes still receive competitive terms when designs and data meet underwriter standards.
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Aon taps 25-year veteran to scale APAC analytics
He previously ran Standard Life Asia and managed Hong Kong and Macau for WTW.
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APAC disaster insurance trails G7 at 0.83% of GDP
Governments, businesses and households must absorb costs that policies do not pay.
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Aon secures over $26m in APAC transaction claims
Disclosure failures and inaccurate accounts rank amongst the region’s main loss drivers.
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APAC insurtech funding halved to $4.1b
India captured roughly 45% of the regional capital between 2022 and 2025.
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QBE Asia names Tay Siang Leng interim wholesale CEO
The finance chief joined the insurer in 2019 and helped establish its Wholesale business.
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MSIG Asia names Ronak Shah regional CEO
He takes office on 1 October 2026 after more than 20 years in insurance.
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AIA Investments wins four accolades at Insurance Asia Awards 2026
The firm's integrated Stewardship investment platform helps customers address real-life financial needs.
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This week in insurance: Zurich expands home cover, APAC embedded insurance surges, Vietnam reforms health insurance
Australia's RE insurance market remains supportive but is becoming more selective.
QBE launches risk tools as compliance pressure rises
The tools generate reports with recommendations mitigation steps and supporting resources.
APAC obesity gap leaves employers with higher claims
Many health plans do not cover obesity medicines, treatments or surgery unless tied to another condition.
Cyber insurance gap grows as 32% unaware of cover
Another 31% cited price, whilst 19% said they did not understand the product.
Asia-Pacific usage-based insurance to grow 18.6%
The global market was estimated at $32.6b in 2025.
TISA Insurance Group wins four honours at Insurance Asia Awards 2026
The Group was recognised in Papua New Guinea and Fiji for insurance, bancassurance, and partnerships.
Top insurers honoured at Insurance Asia Awards 2026
The region's leading insurers, recognised for driving innovation and elevating customer experience, took centre stage.
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