Staff Reporter

Mainland Chinese deposits surge as Hong Kong insurers gain

End-2024, Hong Kong’s MCV insurance market reached HK$62.5b (US$8b).

APAC to lead medical liability insurance market with 14.1% CAGR

Globally, the market was valued at $12.5b in 2021.

Only 4% of insurers fully trust AI agents despite growing interest

42% of insurers have yet to develop a formal strategy for deploying AI agents.

Globally insured losses highest since 2011

But the total global economic losses stood at $151b, lowest since H1 2021.

bolttech, OMRON launch subscription plan for blood pressure monitor owners

It offers up to S$10,000 protection for heart attacks and strokes.

Shaping the Future of Financial Services: ABF & IA Summit 2025 Heads to Singapore

Leading voices from Google, HSBC Life, and GXS Bank will come together on 25 September to discuss critical issues shaping the banking and insurance industries.

Marsh McLennan posts $1.2b profit in Q2 2025

For the first half of 2025, net income for the period was $2.6b.

McKinsey sees AI transforming underwriting and claims work

AI is expected to handle nearly all customer onboarding and policy processes.

APAC leads global burial insurance growth at 8.5% CAGR

Decline of extended family systems are increasing demand for burial insurance.

PICC Hong Kong improves market share with reinsurance gains: AM Best

Profitability is stable, with 2024 earnings driven by investment income.

Allianz forms reinsurance joint venture with Jio Financial Services Limited in India

The new entity will leverage Allianz’s existing operations in India.