insurance
How much will Japan's insurance market grow in eight years?
Demographic shifts are driving structural changes in product demand.
Vietnam’s finance sector faces digitalisation challenges despite eased regulation
Industry experts discuss how to navigate Vietnam’s challenging digital landscape at the Asia Banking and Finance and Insurance Summit.
Insurance industry faces limited payouts amidst 2024 economic losses
Storm frequency resulted in approximately 1,200 fatalities.
QBE Insurance reports 7% YoY GWP growth in Q1 2025
Between January and April, catastrophe claims cost QBE approximately $420m.
Zurich, ShopeePay launch Shariah-compliant travel takaful plan
The takaful plan provides up to RM300,000.
Shriram General Insurance sees 13% profit growth in FY 2025
For the full year, policy issuance rose 3%.
Japan’s long-term care insurers face pressure from staff shortage
55.2% of home care operators reported a year-on-year revenue decline.
Sun Life Financial posts $1.1b in Q1 2025 underlying net income
The quarter’s performance was also driven by Asia’s performance.
Renewable energy insurance to bag $28b by 2034
This reflects a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 4.22%.
Taiwan insurers expand FX reserves after dollar appreciation: AM Best
70% of Taiwanese life insurers’ portfolios were allocated to foreign investments.
China’s capital charge cut to spur insurers’ equity investment
State Council Information Office announced a 10% reduction in the capital charge.
Global Asia Insurance Partnership appoints Cheng as CEO
She has over 20 years of experience in the sector.
New Zealand insurance market to hit $9.6b GWP by 2029
The market is forecast to expand by 10.3% this year.
Grandtag opens larger Singapore office to support regional growth
The broker’s new office is estimated to be 40% bigger than the previous location.
Tokio Marine aids ADB lending by joining $2.75b credit programme
ADB intends to quadruple private sector investment, financing by 2030.
Zurich’s APAC segment sees P&C climb 6% in Q1 2025
Globally, life business also posted significant gains.
Thought Leadership Centre
In Association with
Most Read
1. Howden’s Shweta Swaroop pushes pay data transparency in insurance 2. Hong Kong insurance C-Suite pay hits $3m as affluent client focus drives 2026 hiring 3. GrabInsure rolls out insurance for SG private-hire vehicle drivers 4. Etiqa and AIA expand Takaful access via 6,300 agents 5. Tata AIA launches AI and mid-cap funds for ULIPsResource Center
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
Awards
Jul
07
Events
Event News
Speakers from Kasikornbank, KPMG Thailand, Systemweb Technology, and Simon-Kucher will share their insights on the industry’s latest trends and challenges.
Commentary
For Asia’s insurers, boldness is the key to an AI-driven transformation
India’s cyber risk paradox: High attack rates, low insurance preparedness