insurance
Global insured losses hit $80b in H1 2025
Global insured losses hit $80b in H1 2025
Myanmar’s quake led to ~$1.5b insured losses for Thailand.
Canopius Group posts 24% profit rise to $222m in H1 2025
Thanks to higher premium volumes and improved underwriting.
FWD Group launches Hong Kong lounge under FWD Private brand
The HNW platform now operates across three jurisdictions.
Manulife Asia records $520m Q2 2025 core earnings
It also reported a 34% YoY increase in new business contractual service margin.
CPIC Life HK strengthens growth outlook with Moody’s forecast
Its pursuit for strong premium growth from a low base will likely to reduce its capital coverage ratio.
Japan life insurers double premium income in fiscal year start
The industry saw individual insurance and annuity new businesses climb.
Asia-Pacific, Africa struggle with $24b in uninsured losses: Munich Re
Only $0.6b was covered by insurance after the magnitude-6 earthquake in Tainan, Taiwan.
Taiwan’s insurers report $650m loss in H1 2025 earnings
In contrast, non-life insurers posted a pre-tax profit of $0.52b.
China expands insurer assessment cycles to promote stability
The previous system only focused on the current year and a three-year cycle.
APAC medical professional liability insurance to grow 11.5% through 2034
In 2023, China had approximately 4.78 million medical practitioners.
Filipinos delay insurance due to other expenses: Survey
The urgency to buy life insurance has declined since the COVID-19 pandemic.
Taiwan’s life insurers lead AI adoption with 67% uptake
Insurers primarily use AI for internal operations, customer service, and fraud detection.
China’s horse insurance growth to register 13.5% CAGR through 2035
India follows at 12.5%.
Thailand’s life insurers post $10b in H1 2025 premiums
New business premiums rose 7.38% YoY.
Malayan Insurance completes IFRS 17 rollout ahead of deadline
The implementation was extended to 2027.
Tata AIA launches Shubh Shakti for women with life cover
The launch follows rising female workforce participation in India.
India expands parametric insurance in climate-hit sectors
India’s parametric market is growing at a faster pace of 11.3% annually through 2028.
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28 March left over 5,300 dead yet coverage was negligible in Myanmar due to under 5% uptake.
