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Inpatient plan premiums up nearly 60% since 2021
Inpatient plan premiums up nearly 60% since 2021
Outpatient utilisation index rose 101% in two years.
Saudi Re secures regulatory approval for India GIFT City branch
Operations are scheduled to begin in Q2 2026.
Alex Benson appointed Head of Construction and Natural Resources Claims at Willis Asia
He brings more than 10 years of experience in Asia.
General insurance claims explode 146% in Cambodia
The total sum insured hit $11b as claims skyrocket.
Vietnam adds 35 diseases to social insurance coverage
The rules apply under the 2024 Law on Social Insurance for work injury benefits.
Six in 10 Hong Kong insurance, finance SMEs target AI in one year
But nearly half of SMEs forecast higher raw material bills adding strain to operating expense.
Munich Re Thailand taps Chotima Puasiri as new chief
The regional non-life structure changes whilst a senior figure exits after nearly a decade in charge.
What drove Malaysia’s general insurance market to rise 4%?
Motor insurance accounted for 42.8% of total premiums or $1.3b.
IAIS warns AI and geopolitics raise insurer risk
But the overall conditions for the sector in 2026 were described as stable.
Deloitte pegs global insurance protection gap at $183b
Deloitte says tariffs and trade disruption affect auto and home claims and adding pressure to premiums.
Gen AI in insurance to skyrocket 29% through 2030
Early adopters are seeing 20% to 40% reduction in the cost of onboarding customers.
Emerging market remain underinsured as 1.3 billion are outside formal financing
However, medical insurance has the highest uptake across all markets.
HSBC says 'no decision' made in Singapore insurance review
HSBC said Singapore stays a priority market for wealth and wholesale growth.
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.
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