insurance
Insurance investors boost demand for structured private credit
Insurance investors boost demand for structured private credit
Rated note feeders have emerged as a key tool for insurers.
Family accident insurance seen hitting $6.7b by 2029
Asia-Pacific is expected to post the fastest growth.
China reinsurance market stable as capacity grows: AM Best
The motor segment has entered a low-growth phase, though profitability has improved.
Fitch sees weak car sales weighing on Indonesia insurers, NBFIs
Fitch expects modest premium growth through 2026.
Home insurers grow as premiums top $6.3t
Insured losses from natural disasters are expected to reach $140b to $150b in 2025.
Sompo tests methane insurance as regulations tighten
Satellite monitoring and inspections help firms detect leaks and avoid fines.
Australia posts $1.3b in insured losses from major disasters
The report also pushes for the proposed $19.8b Flood Defence Fund.
PDIC issues draft rules to clarify denied claims appeals
Key changes include wider coverage of cases.
Australia insurers sustain profits on higher premiums, stable claims
Health insurers are likely to see moderate profitability.
Igloo expands climate insurance across Southeast Asia
It also plans to expand in Indonesia.
Why are businesses willing to pay more for insurance with AI protection?
Demand is strongest amongst the technology and financial sectors.
Oona Insurance introduces flexible coverage for Filipinos abroad
Oona members have cashless access to over 650 hospitals and clinics nationwide.
LIC partners with RBL Bank to expand bancassurance reach
This will enable RBL Bank customers to access LIC’s life insurance products.
Zurich Insurance Group outlook steady: AM Best
AM Best also expects Zurich’s financial leverage to remain stable.
Employer’s liability insurance market slated for $45b by 2029
Rising litigation costs for employers have also contributed to the demand.
Reinsurance market softens after post-2021 hard cycle peak
The report noted that the industry is currently oversupplied with capital.
Cambodia’s insurance market lifts sum insured to $9.07b in July
Gross premiums dropped by 4.42%.
Commentary
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