insurance
India's commercial rates plunge up to 25% in Q4
India's commercial rates plunge up to 25% in Q4
Regional reinsurer participation increased across property financial lines and cyber markets.
Talanx ends Meiji Yasuda partnership after buying Polish stakes
The move gives Talanx full ownership of Warta and TU Europa.
MSIG Asia names Peak3 to run its digital insurance platform
Graphene will be used to boost connectivity and support direct-to-consumer sales.
Miller appoints Sailesh Divakaram as head of Treaty Asia
The Singapore-based executive reports to Richard Broad who leads treaty for APAC.
Beazley extends takeover deadline as Zurich conducts due diligence
Both sides are discussing final terms after agreeing in principle on key financial conditions.
Commercial insurance rates sink 5% across Asia amidst rise in cyber demand
Insurers broadened protection to cover supply chain attacks and social engineering fraud.
Philippines’ insurance penetration stalls at 1.79% as payouts hit $3b
Density jumps to ₱4,414.58 in 2025, crossing ₱4,000 for the first time in 10 years.
bolttech partners with Philippine firms for job-loss cover for motorcycle loans
bolttech will handle distribution and claims services across the lender’s retail network.
Indonesia life premiums fall 1.1% in 9M 2025 despite coverage jump
Insured lives climbed 12.8% to 151.56 million by September 2025.
Thailand's insurance regulator slashes backup times 90% after upgrade
Database protection now runs in minutes instead of hours.
Markel adds two underwriters to the China Professional and Financial Risks team
The recruits previously held senior financial lines roles at Starr AIG and Ping An.
Japan life premiums grow 5.4% CAGR amidst yield volatility
Gross written premiums are projected to reach $334b by 2030 following a 2024 contraction.
How can insurers turn M&As into a competitive advantage?
Firms are focused more on boosting operations than pushing rivals out.
Aon names Peiser CEO of Risk Capital
He will be reporting to Andy Marcell.
MAS rejects immediate Insurance Act changes for e-commerce sales
Gan told Parliament on 12 February the regulator will keep watching market shifts.
Japan cyber risk exposes insurance gaps as losses hit 27%
Aon says data breaches rank as the top threat in Japan and worldwide in its 2025 survey.
Investor appetite for reinsurance and ILS rises amidst capital flow last year
Howden says 2025 catastrophe bond issuance rose about 45% versus 2024.
Commentary
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