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APAC insurers face margin squeeze as Middle East conflict drags
APAC insurers face margin squeeze as Middle East conflict drags
Rising energy bills and supply bottlenecks threaten to lift expenses and worsen claim trends.
Political risk insurance gains as 1 in 4 expect growth
Insurers may face tougher pricing decisions as geopolitical uncertainty persists.
Construction insurance rises amidst $38.5b market strain
Excess cover increased 8% to 15% with steeper moves on riskier builds.
This week in insurance: New partnerships roll out, hiring outlook steady, and tech spending ramps up
Etiqa Insurance Singapore and AIA Singapore have also partnered for takaful solutions.
AI risks rise as 43% of firms lack formal frameworks: Gallagher Re
Gallagher Re found just 44% had completed structured impact reviews.
APAC businesses at risk as fraud attack rate rises to 1.7%
There is a 59% rise in automated attack tools mimicking human behaviour.
MSIG Asia backs Ancileo to embed travel cover in bookings
The deal includes an equity stake and a regional tie-up focused on tailored digital protection products
Bupa Global taps Massey to drive Asia expansion
The new executive brings over 20 years of IPMI experience.
Liberty Specialty Markets invades Asia fine art insurance sector
Regional lead Edrick Tang targets complex placements for bullion and collectible cars to drive 2026 growth.
HDI Global says Australia drove growth in tough APAC market
It plans further expansion across New Zealand and broader Asia Pacific in 2026.
Insurers face 13.8% IT surge as legacy systems drag
Property and casualty carriers are also projected to post a 12.9% rise this year.
Markel expands APAC W&I with two underwriter hires
One appointment covers Singapore, Hong Kong, and other regional deal markets, whilst the other is based in Mumbai.
Automation threatens 43% of insurance tasks by 2030
Nearly all insurers are speeding up adoption as technology reshapes operational models.
Insurance M&A rises to 211 deals as APAC drives recovery
Regional transactions surge in APAC whilst global consolidation momentum struggles elsewhere.
MS Amlin profit jumps 50.2% in 2025
Underwriting gains reached $350m as catastrophe events tested insurers across regions.
Willis and Circle Asia launch new art insurance facility
It is also positioned to support one-off exhibitions and one-off transit coverage.
FWD posts record $166m IFRS 17 profit
Annualised premium equivalent sales climbed to $2.5b during the year.
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