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South Korean insurers face 50% core capital mandate
South Korean insurers face 50% core capital mandate
Financial Services Commission sets the new quality standards to take effect starting in 2027.
Insurance, banks, public sector drive APAC IT spend, Forrester says
Australia and Singapore defence agencies test genAI for efficiency and decisions.
MS Amlin promotes Sarah Wilson to head of Outwards Reinsurance
She joined the company from Tokio Marine Kiln.
Cambodian insurers’ premiums bag $97m in Q3 2025 on higher policies
For net premium earned, Q3 2025 saw a 13% YoY climb to $70.15m.
APAC crop insurance seen rising 34% as climate risks intensify
Worldwide gains total $16b with 6.3% annual expansion.
Insurers push into private credit to lift yields
Direct origination platforms are being built in-house at some carriers.
Life reinsurance market faces offshore annuity surge
Asset managers are backing new entrants focused on legacy blocks
Aon appoints Neelay Patel as Malaysia CEO to drive four core units
This appointment aims to align regional priorities with local business requirements for clients.
India set to outpace China, US in premiums by 2030
The outlook for India marks a sharp rebound from 2025, when growth slowed to 3.1%.
IAIS steps up life sector monitoring in 2026
The plan aims to help supervisors deal with structural changes in the industry.
Allianz Commercial Japan taps Casey Sandler for distribution lead
Sandler has more than a decade of experience in insurance and finance.
India non-life premiums jump 13.7% in December 2025
It was driven by higher collections in health, motor own damage and fire insurance.
Insured losses hit $127b as convective storms beat cyclones
The Myanmar earthquake was the deadliest global event except for heatwaves.
QBE Re taps 16-year veteran to run Greater China
The role is newly created.
Lockton takes majority control of Lockton Sime broker
The firm also changed its name from Sime Darby Lockton Insurance Brokers.
Tata AIA enhances long-term savings plan with premium offset feature
The update targets predictable saving under the long-term savings plan.
PNB MetLife launches dividend fund linked to insurance
It is a passive fund that invests in companies with a history of paying consistent dividends.