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Why reinsurers hold steady on catastrophe risk in 2025
Why reinsurers hold steady on catastrophe risk in 2025
But insured losses from natural catastrophes reached $137b in 2024.
APAC’s flood insurance market set for 19.7% CAGR to 2032
Globally, the market is expected to expand 15.6% between 2022 and 2032.
AIA Group earnings outlook brightens as profits rise in 2025: CGS International
OPAT growth is seen to exceed AIA’s 9% to 11% guidance range next year.
Great Eastern offers self-help tool to assess protection gaps
It also allows them to compare existing coverage.
Allianz Malaysia, ShopeePay roll out budget accident coverage
The plans are eligible for the govt’s Perlindungan Tenang Voucher Programme.
1 in 5 Australians raise health excess to pocket savings on premiums
Gen Z respondents were the most likely to raise their excess at 30%.
Tokio Marine GX debuts as underwriting platform for decarbonisation
It will provide up to $500m capacity per risk.
HDI Global expands ESG Risk Solutions team with three senior leaders
The appointments follow HDI Global’s rollout of environmental coverage in late 2024.
Asia insurance covers just a tenth of catastrophe losses
Global modelled insured average annual property loss rose to $152b.
Asian reinsurers grow abroad as overseas premiums near half share
US premiums now account for 18% of major Asian reinsurers’ portfolios.
FWD Life Insurance launches fast lane with shorter pay terms
The plan requires a minimum premium of $3,480.32 per year.
WTW names new Health & Benefits leaders to drive SEA growth
The appointments aim to support its benefits programmes.
Aon says insurers must embed relevance to outperform in soft markets
The global reinsurance capacity reached a record $720b in 2025.
Asia-Pacific insurtech market secures 16% of global funding landscape
Early-stage investments fell to a five-year low of $170.8m, globally.
Australia post strong June 2025 profit surge across life, general insurance markets
Growth in the life insurance sector was significantly higher than the general market.
Manulife Hong Kong expands hospital access to 38,000 sites in China
It also extended its Credit Service for Hospitalisation to over 800 hospitals in China.
Hong Kong Insurance Authority sets 50% cap on broker referral fees
The HKIA warned that excessive referral fees could mask commission rebates.
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