APAC

APAC emerges as leader in renewables insurance

RE is projected to account for 45% of global electricity generation by 2030.

Premium grows 9.5% in 2023 outpacing nominal global GDP

This was mainly driven by carriers pushing for rate adequacy after high inflation.

Zurich eyes to surpass 23% ROE in next three years

It also aims to achieve core EPS with a CAGR of over 9%.

QBE's conservative portfolio curbs investment risk

Net profit doubled year-on-year to $806m in H1 2024.

Half of risk leaders confident in current strategy: WTW

23% of respondents said supply chain issues as a critical challenge. 

Climate change alters insurer risk management: S&P

Secondary perils have caused the reinsurance industry to regain capital in 5 of 6 years.

Allianz Asia Pacific's business volume jumps 16%

The annualised premium (ANP) for Life/Health grew 14%.

APAC insurance M&A activity slows in Q3

Two major transactions faced regulatory scrutiny during the quarter. 

Global life risk protection grows at 2.7% annually

Demand for protection products shows less sensitivity to interest rate changes.

Aon's new tool aids firms in cyber risk management

It aims to tackle ransomware, data breaches, business interruptions, and insider risks.

Liability insurers adjust to spike in US nuclear verdicts

In 2023 alone, nuclear verdicts increased by over 27%.

Life insurance premiums forecast to grow by 3% yearly until 2026

Global life insurance premiums are expected to rise to $4.8t by 2035.  

NorthStandard raises premiums by 5% for 2025-2026

By mid-2024, NorthStandard recorded 14 large claims exceeding $1m.

Only 20% of insurers assess tech risks fully

50% of CROs are already using early-warning KPIs to monitor risks.