risk management

Insurance businesses lose over $1.14m a year to payment fraud

The report warns transaction fraud can escalate into claims fraud if missed early.
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APAC insurers slump to 23% confidence in complex asset tools

Only 42% of regional executives rate their current systems as excellent for data integration.

Prudential’s premiums could snatch $13b by 2026: Morningstar

Net earned premiums are projected to grow about 10% annually from $11.4b in 2025.

Nippon Life outlook holds amidst equity and interest-rate risk exposure

The insurer’s securities portfolio keeps market sensitivity high even with a capital buffer in place.

Insurers enter 2026 as volatility shreds planning: EY

Boards are reassessing underwriting customer experience and decision making as data security slows adoption.

Etiqa General Insurance retention at 33.7% raises credit risk on recoverables

AM Best expects pricing discipline and corrective actions even as underwriting pressure builds.

Prudential falls behind in Hong Kong but dodges broker rule shock: report

Sustainable strategy may pay off when broker policy rules shift in Hong Kong next year.

Insurers face China AI surge as report ranks disruption as top threat

Regulation change sits third with 33% citing it as a major risk driver for companies.

Insured catastrophe losses top $100b for sixth straight year

Global settlement figures declined by $40b compared to the record highs seen during 2024.

Malaysia insurers must confront catastrophe risk spike for 2026 report

Over one-third of respondent identified extreme weather events as their top risk.

Hong Leong Insurance seen to expand commercial lines

Capital is expected to continue to be supported by underwriting profits and investment income.

Thai Life’s earnings to climb 6% this year amidst higher premiums

An industry shift toward co-payment health plans could limit its market share growth.

Meiji Yasuda faces equity and forex risk despite stable book

AM Best points to large market-sensitive investments within a solid capital base.

Credit, political risk insurance softens as underwriter shortage drives up costs

New entrants face rising hiring bills and heavier expense ratios in 2026.

Sri Lankan insurers brace for 2025 profit squeeze as non-motor losses mount

Low retention and strong reinsurance keep most rated credit profiles intact.

Insurance, banks, public sector drive APAC IT spend, Forrester says

Australia and Singapore defence agencies test genAI for efficiency and decisions.