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Insurance regulators in Asia and Europe ease rules to aid growth
Insurance regulators in Asia and Europe ease rules to aid growth
Australia and China are at the forefront of changes in Q3 2025.
Willis names Ollie Moore as Pacific head of broking
He has 25 years of experience working in the insurance industry.
T. Rowe Price unveils two retirement allocation funds for HSBC investors
The funds aim to provide monthly dividends at a fixed annual percentage rate of 6%.
How cyber claims in Asia were all tied to ransomware in 2025
In the first half of 2025, Allianz received about 300 cyber claims.
Firms need to hire ‘intellectually curious’ talent to boost cyber defence
They also need to invest strategically in security and adapt culture from the top down, experts said.
Flood insurance market projected to reach $25.21b in 2025
Japan stands out, with more than 75% of homeowners holding flood protection.
Electric energy insurance market to hit $4.97b by 2029
Asia-Pacific is forecast to record the fastest growth in the coming years.
Tokio Marine Kiln enhances Cyber Ctrl with AI risk protection
The update includes a new Professional Ctrl policy.
Allianz Partners expands plans with new health benefits for SMEs
The plans cover businesses with three to 100 employees.
How expanding insurance could add over 4% to GDP across ASEAN
These gains are linked to stronger labour force participation and more.
Specialty insurance market to triple by 2032
This shows a compound annual growth rate of 10.7%.
Zurich Edge unveils digital policy cards, travel alerts
The digital cards will integrate both Google Wallet and Apple Wallet.
Healthcare broker market grows 9.4% to $64b in 2025
The market is forecast to reach $90.74b by 2029.
Insurance third-party administrator market set to more than double by 2032
Growth is driven by rising demand for health insurance.
This week in insurance: India slows, Singapore scam losses hit $16.6m, Tata AIA launches new funds
Also, most Australians rely on customer reviews when choosing a health insurer.
Sompo appoints Alessandrea Quane as CEO for international markets
She will report to James Shea, CEO of Sompo P&C.
Crop insurance set to grow 6.9% annually through 2029
Growth is driven by use of advanced weather prediction systems.
Commentary
AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work