APAC
McKinsey finds insurers lagging peers miss out on AI-led gains
McKinsey finds insurers lagging peers miss out on AI-led gains
AI has led to 10% to 20% improvement in new-agent success.
Insurance advisory market to reach $20.4b by 2029
SMEs are a major growth driver, the report says.
WTW launches Captive Fit to optimise captive risk management
It is designed to manage reserve, premium, and investment risks.
Variable life insurance set to hit $149.7b market size by 2034
Asia-Pacific had the largest share in 2024.
Insurance industry eyes automation to control rising expenses: CB Insights
This could help slow premium increases and make coverage more accessible.
Asia-Pacific disability insurance market to grow 13.5% yearly
It will likely be driven by rising awareness of income protection products.
Sompo and Collinson extend travel delay service across Asia
The service allows travellers to access over 1,800 airport lounges.
Allianz Commercial unveils new Board structure from January 2026
It also named Christian Sandric president for Asia-Pacific.
WTW reports faster softening in Asia insurance market
WTW expects soft market conditions to persist through late 2025.
Why APAC insurance growth is losing momentum this year
Insurers are being urged to balance growth with capital discipline.
This week in insurance: Global disaster losses hit $114b, new HK claims hub launches, and Sun Life names new Asia bancassurance chief
Also, two platforms launch Hong Kong injury claims hub.
Pet insurance market slated for $40.1b in 2035
APAC will be the fastest-growing region.
Agricultural parametric insurance market to grow 6.5% yearly
Natural catastrophes insurance segment held the highest market share in 2023.
Life insurers shift focus to wealth and care to support longer retirements: Swiss Re
Senior-targeted cancer coverage is bundled with health or annuity plans.
Why insurers turn to private markets in 2025?
Over the next 12 months, 67% of insurers plan to use reinsurance sidecars.
Sun Life appoints Anshuman Das as Chief Bancassurance Officer
Das has 15 years of experience in insurance and consumer banking.
Marsh McLennan posts $747m profit in Q3 2025
Adjusted earnings per share rose 11% to $1.85.
Commentary
AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work