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IAIS warns AI and geopolitics raise insurer risk

But the overall conditions for the sector in 2026 were described as stable.
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Deloitte pegs global insurance protection gap at $183b

Deloitte says tariffs and trade disruption affect auto and home claims and adding pressure to premiums.
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Gen AI in insurance to skyrocket 29% through 2030

Early adopters are seeing 20% to 40% reduction in the cost of onboarding customers.
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Emerging market remain underinsured as 1.3 billion are outside formal financing

However, medical insurance has the highest uptake across all markets.
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HSBC says 'no decision' made in Singapore insurance review

HSBC said Singapore stays a priority market for wealth and wholesale growth.
6 days ago

TS Holdings merges Shin Kong Life and Taishin Life

Contractual Service Margin (CSM) is expected to exceed $7.91b.

APAC insurance gap above 80% leaves weather exposure

But cyber incidents remain the top risk for APAC businesses, the report showed.

What will drive Canara HSBC Life grow 20% in premiums by 2028?

India’s recent GST exemptions and a narrowing protection gap support this growth.

Compliance screening strains insurers amidst 81% manual fixes

Survey shows mixed or manual processes remain common making automation a top priority.

Prudential lines up Flint as Vadera exits in 2026

The move follows Shriti Vadera’s planned retirement after six years of service.

Sun Life taps Frankie Leung as Asia chief agency officer

He held senior agency distribution posts at AIA and led digital strategies across the region.

Aon lifts capacity to $2.5b as AI drives complexity

The facility spans construction, all risks, delay in start-up and operational damage coverage.

Taiwan FSC rewrites life insurer forex reporting rules

Unamortised balance stays on the balance sheet, hitting income only at sale.

Zurich Resilience Solutions names Robin Matthias as global head

Matthias succeeds Dirk De Nil, who is retiring after a 35-year career.

Chaucer appoints Les Loh as Singapore CEO

Loh joins from Guy Carpenter, where he led Southeast Asia and Korea.