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Geneva Association reviews insurance responses to chemical and nuclear risks

The potential losses from a major CBRN event are so large and unpredictable.

Employers cut insurance benefits as costs reshape strategies across APAC

Looking ahead, 33% of organisations plan to enhance outpatient insurance.

Hong Kong says captive insurance is a tool for Belt and Road projects

Lau also said the scale of the Belt and Road Initiative brings complex risks.

YAS Insurtech and TADA launch real-time ride cover in Hong Kong

Coverage activates at the start of each trip and ends when at the destination.

Philippine life insurance premiums rise 12% to $3.51b in H1 2025

It was mainly driven by a 15.47% increase in variable unit-linked premiums.

Peak Re maintains strong capital with disciplined underwriting in Asia

AM Best expects Peak Re to sustain its growth in life and structured reinsurance.

Lenders’ mortgage insurance market to bag $9.85b in 2025

Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region through to 2029.

South Korea reinsurance market strengthens with 2025 renewal gains

Insurers are also tapping capital markets through subordinated and hybrid debt.

Ocean hull premiums grow as fleet value climbs to $1.54t

Asia-Pacific accounted for 35% of market premiums.

Cyber insurance market grows 7% to $15b in 2024

Despite softer demand and rising competition, the sector remained profitable.

bolttech and Harmony Auto launch EV insurance for BYD in Indonesia

It supports Indonesia’s goal of putting 2 million electric cars on the road by 2030.

WTW, Sompo form global partnership on Radar pricing rollout

The Japanese company said it allows them to revise premiums faster.