insurance

Asian investors increase demand for secondary life insurance assets

Interest is growing in Singapore, Hong Kong SAR, and Japan.

Willis report shows power insurers cut premiums as capacity returns

Appetite is strong for infrastructure projects in Indonesia, Vietnam and the Philippines.

Geneva Association reviews insurance responses to chemical and nuclear risks

The potential losses from a major CBRN event are so large and unpredictable.

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.

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.