APAC

8 in 10 insurers plan to increase tech investment this year

36% of insurers prioritise AI and machine learning.

APAC's insured only 5.4% of $74b disaster losses: Aon

APAC was also the second-largest region in terms of economic losses.

Medical plan costs to rise by 11.1%: Aon

APAC is expected to experience the second-largestYoYr increase globally.

Only 9.1% of Asia's economic losses insured in 2024

The five-year average for insured losses was $11b.

52% of experts bleak about future amidst misinformation, weather risks

In the long-term, experts grow worrisome about environmental risks.

Global reinsurers stable despite LA wildfires – S&P

But primary insurers are expected to withstand the losses.

WTW unveils new head of insurance consulting and technology

Mamone brings 37 years of experience across industries.

Zurich Commercial Insurance reels in new head

She brings nearly two decades worth of experience.

Financial firms plan cautious 2025 pay raises

Region-wide, planned budget increases averaged 5.2%.

Parametric insurance market to grow 12% by 2032

AXA and Munich Re are leading the parametric insurance market.

Reinsurers face billions in California fire claims

Gallagher Re revised its insured losses estimation to $20b-$30b.

Global insured losses peak third highest since 1980

Not even half of the total losses were insured.

Global reinsurers set to keep profits high in 2025

This is forecast to happen despite lower rates in the January renewals.

Insurance operations complicated by foreign investment decline

The decline is mainly due to geopolitical tensions, COVID-19, and Russia-Ukraine war.

Insurtech market forecasted at 42% CAGR by 2028

The marketing and distribution segment is expected to see substantial growth.