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Nepal Insurance Authority begins monthly KPI publication

The authority said it aims to support transparency, accountability, and evidence-based policymaking. 

Japan’s LDP proposes National Health Insurance prepayment rule for foreign residents

Currently, resident foreigners who stay in Japan for over 3 months must enrol in the system.

How do employees in Asia feel about their coverage?

Rising medical trend rates are significantly outpacing salary increases.

South Korean insurers post $159m overseas profit in 2024

Asian operations posted a YoY decline in net income of $16.3m.

Prudential Singapore, IMDA to drive SMEs’ adoption of GenAI

SMEs will gain access to a series of up to 10 bite-sized explainer videos and up to four hands-on workshops.

Singapore premiums rise sharply as health costs bite harder

Despite the rise in insurance costs, overall price pressures remain contained. 

AXA to re-domicile Bermuda-based insurance unit to Hong Kong

The move will not affect ACRIB’s legal entity, organisational structure, or operations. 

Generali completes sale of Philippine unit to Insular Life

In a previous announcement, this could result in a capital loss of ~$23m.

APAC insurance CROs lag peers on operational risk preparedness

Cybersecurity remains the leading risk in the region, cited by 62% of APAC CROs. 

Indonesian association launches 2025–2030 roadmap to strengthen farm insurance

It aims to establish a sustainable ecosystem in support of national food security.

Japan’s top four insurers grow profit 60% in fiscal 2024

However, these insurers expect earnings for fiscal 2025 to ease slightly.

Taiwan life insurers double premium income on spillover-effect plans

As of Q1 2025, the FSC has approved or registered 251 such products.

South Korean insurers bag $10b in profits for 2024

The increase was mainly driven by higher investment income across life and non-life.

Allianz Malaysia Berhad posts 14.3% rise in insurance revenue for Q1 2025

This is equivalent to reaching $367.2m during the period.