APAC
Over half of Gen Z cite distrust or confusion over insurance
Over half of Gen Z cite distrust or confusion over insurance
Fitness programmes or smartwatch discounts were seen as tools to drive engagement.
10 hours ago
Aon urges insurers to consider client readiness in cyber cover
It found that cyber events with PR fallout cut value by 27%.
11 hours ago
Erajaya Digital debuts repair and cyber alert service with bolttech
The programme includes repair coverage for physical damage.
1 day ago
Aon appoints new head of Client Services
Soh brings over 19 years.
1 day ago
Insurers worldwide retain more risk as reinsurers limit low-layer cover
Life insurers face long-term pressure as they shift toward retirement-focused products.
2 days ago
Demand for professional indemnity insurance in Asia, Australia grows: Aon
However, insurers are cautious about high-risk developments such as renewable energy.
2 days ago
Swiss Re sees rising claims across sectors from heatwaves
Liability and health sectors witnessed a sharp rise in claims.
2 days ago
This week in insurance: Great Eastern delists, Income Insurance covers Jetstar-affected, Sout Korea general insurers stable
Tokio Marine also appointed new leaders whilst India’s life insurance market recorded growth.
4 days ago
IFC partners with QBE Asia to expand Building Resilience Index
The partnership aims to address the property insurance gap.
5 days ago
Canopius sells 21% stake to Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance
This marks SFMI’s third investment in Canopius.
5 days ago
Asia sees sustained growth in construction insurance in 2024
However, insurers are pursuing profitability and program stability over the long term.
5 days ago
Asia M&A buyers to boost use of R&W insurance in 2025
45% of respondents foresee a notable increase in the use of deal insurance.
6 days ago
ICISA sees insured exposure grow 9.3% in surety segment for 2024
Premiums written increased by 7.4%.
Beazley appoints Stefan Wunderlich head of Parametric Insurance
Wunderlich joins from Swiss Re.
Fitch sees APAC insurers stable in 2025 with capital buffers
Life insurers are focusing on quality through conservative investment strategies.
IDF, Bridgetown partner to boost emerging and developing markets via insurance
To start, they will publish a report with actionable insights for the industry.
Aon appoints Dan Hartung to lead global event response unit
He will oversee the estimation of industry exposure and financial impact.
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