Artificial Intelligence

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.

McKinsey sees AI transforming underwriting and claims work

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

Zurich Malaysia launches AI assistant for agent support via WhatsApp

The tool is available 24/7, helping agents reduce turnaround time.

Generative AI in insurance to hit $14.4b by 2032

Asia-Pacific is projected to grow the fastest, at a CAGR of 38.1%.

YAS deploys AI to adjust premiums for Hong Kong taxis

It will initially cover around 1,000 hybrid and electric taxis.

AI slashes issuance time for nearly half of clients: Policybazaar

AI is also used to manage over 30% of first-contact customer queries.

Tokio Marine sets global AI governance policy with oversight rules

Key provisions ensure AI decisions remain subject to human judgment.

Insurance companies risk missing $160b without AI scale

Those who successfully deploy AI invest about 30% more in AI capabilities than peers.

Insurers weigh AI personalisation against data risk

Firms face pressure to balance customisation with privacy safeguards.

Insurance customers are cautious about AI’s decision-making role

Although, 7 in 10 consumers think AI can significantly reduce waiting times.

Chinese insurers may risk AI pitfalls with DeepSeek rollout

Insurers that fail to comply may face penalties.

4 in 5 insurers plan to increase AI investment over next year

36% of respondents are also prioritising efforts to build trust.

Philippine banks and insurers called to pursue human-centred AI adoption

AI adoption should be centered on financial inclusion, customer experience, and personalisation.

Manulife’s AI-investments to deliver threefold ROI by 2027

The company realised over $600m in benefits in digitalisation efforts last year.

Ping An integrates AI, big data roles in latest recruitment

The AI aims to assist in job matching, interviews, and salary negotiations.

WTW launches AI tool radar vision for insurers

It aims to improve underwriting profitability and reduce costs.