APAC

Asia-Pacific insured only 5% to 7% of hazard losses

Additionally, more than half of the countries had less than 5% of losses.

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Sompo Japan, Momentick, and JGC launch methane detection solution tied to insurance coverage.

Asian investors increase demand for secondary life insurance assets

Interest is growing in Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, and Japan.

Willis report shows power insurers cut premiums as capacity returns

Appetite is strong for infrastructure projects in Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Geneva Association reviews insurance responses to chemical and nuclear risks

The potential losses from a major CBRN event are so large and unpredictable.

Employers cut insurance benefits as costs reshape strategies across APAC

Looking ahead, 33% of organisations plan to enhance outpatient insurance.

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

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

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.

WTW, Sompo form global partnership on Radar pricing rollout

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

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.

Aon boosts insurer communication with platform for catastrophes

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