insurance
Bloomberg supports insurers with HKIA sustainable bond dataset
Bloomberg supports insurers with HKIA sustainable bond dataset
It helps insurers comply with sustainable investment requirements.
Asian investors increase demand for secondary life insurance assets
Interest is growing in Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, and Japan.
Cargo premiums rise 1.6% to $22.64b in 2024
The largest growth came from China.
Willis report shows power insurers cut premiums as capacity returns
Appetite is strong for infrastructure projects in Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines.
Mine subsidence insurance market to grow 6.4% to $3.42b in 2025
The market is projected to reach $4.32b by 2029.
Geneva Association reviews insurance responses to chemical and nuclear risks
The potential losses from a major CBRN event are so large and unpredictable.
Tokio Marine & Nichido Fire Insurance to maintain growth overseas
Net premiums written rose to ¥5.1t in 2024.
Why Indian insurers are expanding plans with outpatient health benefits
Regular outpatients have 5% to 10% fewer hospitalisations.
Employers cut insurance benefits as costs reshape strategies across APAC
Looking ahead, 33% of organisations plan to enhance outpatient insurance.
Hong Kong says captive insurance is a tool for Belt and Road projects
Lau also said the scale of the Belt and Road Initiative brings complex risks.
YAS Insurtech and TADA launch real-time ride cover in Hong Kong
Coverage activates at the start of each trip and ends when at the destination.
Zurich Resilience launches climate spotlight in Asia Pacific rollout
The tool provides climate data and analysis.
Philippine life insurance premiums rise 12% to $3.51b in H1 2025
It was mainly driven by a 15.47% increase in variable unit-linked premiums.
Peak Re maintains strong capital with disciplined underwriting in Asia
AM Best expects Peak Re to sustain its growth in life and structured reinsurance.
Lenders’ mortgage insurance market to bag $9.85b in 2025
Asia-Pacific is projected to be the fastest-growing region through to 2029.
South Korea reinsurance market strengthens with 2025 renewal gains
Insurers are also tapping capital markets through subordinated and hybrid debt.
Ocean hull premiums grow as fleet value climbs to $1.54t
Asia-Pacific accounted for 35% of market premiums.