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BIS study highlights offshore reinsurance exposure in insurers’ models

Private markets and proprietary models reduce transparency.

Swiss Re highlights $26b insurance potential from clean energy

Global renewable energy capacity will almost double to 8.5 terawatts by 2030. 

Vietnam revises unemployment contributions for persons with disability, laid-off

Those who hire persons with disabilities will receive a UI premium reduction up to 12 months.

How premiums surged 42% in Taiwan’s foreign-currency market in August

Investment-linked insurance products generated $1.4b during the month.

Lioner International expands Singapore base amidst growing client demand

The move is expected to accelerate its regional growth. 

MAS says insurance disputes rare with most resolved by mediation

FIDReC completed an average of 246 mediation and adjudication cases.

Marine insurance rises 1.5% in 2024

This was driven by higher trade volumes and vessel values.

Driver accident insurance market to reach $9.5b by 2029

Growth will likely be supported by the wider use of telematics in insurance products.

Hang Seng Insurance maintains solid capital strength through 2027

Weighted new business sales were up 49% in the first half of 2025. 

China Pacific Insurance expects continued premium growth into 2026

New business value (NBV) grew 31% in the first nine months of the year.

Tokio Marine completes $615m purchase of Ignyte’s auto business

Tokio Marine expects growth in the collector vehicle segment in the US.

Taiwan insurers bag $4b in September 2025

Life insurers saw their profit contract.

Vietnam Social Security enforces late payment fines at 0.03% daily

Within the first 10 days of each month, VSS will send written reminders to employers.

WTW expects busy renewals as aviation rates diverge in Q4

They also forecast single-digit percentage increases in rates.

Insurers confront privacy risks in AI fraud fight

As AI transforms fraud detection, insurers face ethics and data protection challenges.