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APAC insurers face margin squeeze as Middle East conflict drags
APAC insurers face margin squeeze as Middle East conflict drags
Rising energy bills and supply bottlenecks threaten to lift expenses and worsen claim trends.
PVI Insurance's strength masks risks from payouts and reinsurance
Its balance sheet is projected to stay at the highest level.
New Zealand insurers recover profits as premiums surge 8.6%
The sector posted $7.8b in total premiums in 2024 after steep repricing.
Political risk insurance gains as 1 in 4 expect growth
Insurers may face tougher pricing decisions as geopolitical uncertainty persists.
Construction insurance rises amidst $38.5b market strain
Excess cover increased 8% to 15% with steeper moves on riskier builds.
This week in insurance: New partnerships roll out, hiring outlook steady, and tech spending ramps up
Etiqa Insurance Singapore and AIA Singapore have also partnered for takaful solutions.
Insurers redesign policies for fire risks
Lithium-ion threats expose valuation gaps in homes.
AI risks rise as 43% of firms lack formal frameworks: Gallagher Re
Gallagher Re found just 44% had completed structured impact reviews.
APAC businesses at risk as fraud attack rate rises to 1.7%
There is a 59% rise in automated attack tools mimicking human behaviour.
MSIG Asia backs Ancileo to embed travel cover in bookings
The deal includes an equity stake and a regional tie-up focused on tailored digital protection products
Bupa Global taps Massey to drive Asia expansion
The new executive brings over 20 years of IPMI experience.
Singlife recruits former MAS director for board oversight
The veteran leader previously managed foreign bank supervision.
Liberty Specialty Markets invades Asia fine art insurance sector
Regional lead Edrick Tang targets complex placements for bullion and collectible cars to drive 2026 growth.
Singapore’s domestic general insurance rises 8.4% in 2025
Despite the growth in revenue, net incurred claims for the domestic market also increased.
How Ping An Health grew as AI cut consultation costs 45%
The decline was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025 as automation deepened.
Manulife shifts AI leadership to Hong Kong with new hire
The insurer has already rolled out 91 generative AI use cases across its operations.
HDI Global says Australia drove growth in tough APAC market
It plans further expansion across New Zealand and broader Asia Pacific in 2026.
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