Insurance Wrap-Up
A weekly summary of industry updates on Asia-Pacific’s insurance sector, covering regulatory developments, market trends, corporate movements, and other key changes shaping the industry.
This week in insurance: Japan's solvency overhaul begins, China claims rise, APAC insurers announce leadership moves
This week in insurance: Japan's solvency overhaul begins, China claims rise, APAC insurers announce leadership moves
Vietnam grows its social insurance coverage in the first half of 2026.
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This week in insurance: Zurich expands home cover, APAC embedded insurance surges, Vietnam reforms health insurance
Australia's RE insurance market remains supportive but is becoming more selective.
This week in insurance: Shipping premiums rise, AI transforms underwriting, Luxury watch claims jump
In India, home loan insurance adoption has increased sevenfold.
This week in insurance: Asians prioritise self-sufficiency, AI gaps emerge, and disaster losses mount
MAS to consult on new Protected Cell Company structure for insurance.
This week in insurance: Hong Kong faces regulatory risks, insurers expand partnerships, and construction scrutiny rises
Zurich Insurance and YAS Insurance to offer embedded micro-insurance for robots.
This week in insurance: AI hiring jumps, TikTok enters distribution, Manulife launches India JV
Foreign workers in Vietnam working under contracts covered by state social insurance.
This week in insurance: Cathay platform launches, Vietnam payouts issued, Tokio Marine sets 2035 vision
Shriram General Insurance also plans to expand cover in smaller towns.
This week in insurance: Manulife expands screening, Prudential and Marsh strike deals, leadership shifts emerge
Alaric Lee has been appointed CEO, Hong Kong for Howden.
This week in insurance: Igloo CEO on AI to raise profits; more insurance perks and plans for HNWIs
Insurers also report promising financial results.
This week in insurance: Sri Lanka coverage push after cyclone, India backs maritime pool, insurtech deals
Big Singapore firms also said they have higher exposure to insurance and security-related costs.
This week in insurance: Asia reinsurance prices fall, Middle East tensions raise risk, insurers roll out AI and legacy products
Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is increasing operational and insurance pressures.
This week in insurance: New health and cyber products launch, Japan solvency remains strong, AI focus intensifies
Reinsurance renewals at 1 April continued the softening trend.
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.
This week in insurance: Sompo–Guidewire cloud partnership, Swiss Re acquires QBE credit and surety unit, Zurich moves to buy ClearView.
Manulife and Mahindra & Mahindra appointed Suresh Agarwal as CEO designate.
This week in insurance: Aon names Risk Capital CEO, SB Finance launches job-loss cover, Beazley takeover talks extended
Regulators in Singapore and Thailand have also made moves this week.
This week in insurance: Taiwan profits slide, cyber and fraud covers roll out, regional leadership reshuffle
Markel Insurance appointed John Bang as its inaugural head of Korea and Japan.
This week in insurance: MS Amlin UAE tie-up, Zurich eyes Beazley buyout, Bharti AXA bancassurance push
Aon Plc also announced the appointment of Karl Hamann as CEO of the Philippines.
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