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APAC leads global burial insurance growth at 8.5% CAGR
APAC leads global burial insurance growth at 8.5% CAGR
Decline of extended family systems are increasing demand for burial insurance.
PICC Hong Kong improves market share with reinsurance gains: AM Best
Profitability is stable, with 2024 earnings driven by investment income.
Allianz forms reinsurance joint venture with Jio Financial Services Limited in India
The new entity will leverage Allianz’s existing operations in India.
DB Insurance holds steady on profits amidst market pressures: AM Best
Operating performance is projected to remain solid.
Kotak Life launches term plan for emerging affluent Indians
The new offering expands Kotak Life’s range of term insurance products.
Insurance third-party administrators market to grow 10.3% in 2025
Asia-Pacific is expected to post the fastest growth through 2029.
AM Best expects Munich Re profits to stay resilient
The group posted a net profit of $6.61b (€5.7b) in 2024.
Asia-Pacific leads global engineering insurance growth at 12.4%
This would be the fastest growing region.
QBE seen to hold strong capital levels, stable outlook
The stable outlook reflects confidence in QBE’s presence in global commercial lines.
Hong Kong general insurance market to hit $10.9b by 2029
Personal accident and health insurance is expected to remain the largest segment.
This week in insurance: Zurich pays $19.8m US claim, GEH stays public, Japan approves new quake cover
Prudential also unveiled a new CEO for its Vietnam arm.
Moody’s sees stronger earnings ahead for FWD Group
Its July 2025 listing in Hong Kong boosted financial flexibility and capital access.
Lao PDR signs impact-based insurance policy with SEADRIF
The agreement continues Lao PDR’s push for innovative disaster risk financing.
Clyde & Co. maps dispute outlook across key business sectors
48% expect more disputes due to economic pressure and complex risk conditions.
Hongkongers link insurance to better ageing health outcomes
43% expect to spend more on medication.
Global insurance telematics market to grow 18.9% yearly through 2034
China is emerging as a key growth driver in Asia-Pacific.
Taiwan to revise insurance fee rules for IFRS 17 in 2027
These changes aim to align the definition of “substantive operating revenue”.
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