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SEADRIF, AHA Centre partner on ASEAN disaster financing

The pact links emergency response systems with financial protection mechanisms.

Affluent Asians leave $5.7b unprotected despite planning intent

Three-fifths of wealthy respondents still have no formal legacy structure in place.

Aditya Birla Health Insurance study cuts preventable claims by 31%

The analysis covered diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obesity and asthma.

How IUMI says marine cover endures despite Middle East strain

The industry body identifies cargo hull liability and offshore energy as lines still in place.

How 27% of Australians rank health insurance amongst the top 3 bill worries

Consumer Sentiment Tracker shows cover is already a major source of recurring payment strain.

APAC insurers face margin squeeze as Middle East conflict drags

Rising energy bills and supply bottlenecks threaten to lift expenses and worsen claim trends.

PVI Insurance's strength masks risks from payouts and reinsurance

Its balance sheet is projected to stay at the highest level.

New Zealand insurers recover profits as premiums surge 8.6%

The sector posted $7.8b in total premiums in 2024 after steep repricing.

Political risk insurance gains as 1 in 4 expect growth

Insurers may face tougher pricing decisions as geopolitical uncertainty persists.

Construction insurance rises amidst $38.5b market strain

Excess cover increased 8% to 15% with steeper moves on riskier builds.

This week in insurance: New partnerships roll out, hiring outlook steady, and tech spending ramps up

Etiqa Insurance Singapore and AIA Singapore have also partnered for takaful solutions.

Insurers redesign policies for fire risks

Lithium-ion threats expose valuation gaps in homes.

AI risks rise as 43% of firms lack formal frameworks: Gallagher Re

Gallagher Re found just 44% had completed structured impact reviews.

APAC businesses at risk as fraud attack rate rises to 1.7%

There is a 59% rise in automated attack tools mimicking human behaviour.

MSIG Asia backs Ancileo to embed travel cover in bookings

The deal includes an equity stake and a regional tie-up focused on tailored digital protection products

Bupa Global taps Massey to drive Asia expansion

The new executive brings over 20 years of IPMI experience.