Staff Reporter

Health insurance market to hit $4.45t by 2032

The market is expected to grow 9.7% yearly.

NRMA Insurance tallies more claims in 2025 than all of 2024

69% of Australians are now more aware and concerned about extreme weather risks.

Surety market to grow 5% annually through 2030

Markets like Australia and South Korea are expected to remain stable.

AIA and Aegon win approval for asset firms in Shanghai

The approvals were announced by Li Yunze, director of the NFRA.

Zurich Kotak General Insurance reveals two new appointments

Both appointments will focus on the company’s Commercial Insurance unit.

Meiji Yasuda holds 1.7x market share versus average life insurer

But profitability remains weak, with a return on capital of 2.1% in fiscal 2025.

Most New Zealanders back risk-based pricing for climate-related insurance

60% agree insurers should raise premiums for properties facing higher risks.

Shin Kong Life to boost earnings with Taishin Life merger by 2025

The insurer’s risk-based capital ratio rose to 221% in 2024.

New employment law in Vietnam enhances labour rights, insurance

The insurance will cover job counselling, skills training, and financial support.

Brunei finance and insurance sector posts mild optimism in April

The improvement was attributed to higher demand for motor insurance.

Malaysia introduces diagnosis-based pricing in health insurance reforms

The Health Minister said the product aims to support more sustainable private sector financing.

Insurance analytics market to reach $44b by 2032 on data demand

Asia-Pacific is emerging as the fastest-growing region.

Fitch signals weak earnings outlook for Taiwan life insurance sector

Fitch said it will assess how the sector adjusts its risk management strategies.

Asia’s construction casualty insurance market to stay stable

Premium reductions are more likely in softer markets like Korea and China.