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Prudential falls behind in Hong Kong but dodges broker rule shock: report
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.
Insurers push into private credit to lift yields
Direct origination platforms are being built in-house at some carriers.
Chinese insurers' earnings recover as Fitch cites tighter commission controls
Major insurers report YoY earnings improvements despite ongoing tariff and trade tensions.
Taiwan life insurers face rising risk in $32b FX mismatch
Fitch warns that spreading FX gains over bond life does not reduce the sector's actual exposure.
IAIS warns AI and geopolitics raise insurer risk
But the overall conditions for the sector in 2026 were described as stable.
Compliance screening strains insurers amidst 81% manual fixes
Survey shows mixed or manual processes remain common making automation a top priority.
Allianz Trade launches Social2Social to cover political risk
Eligibility requires a sustainability team review under Allianz Trade social criteria.
Run-off specialists reshape insurer capital deals, AM Best says
Report says some firms reprice risks, add reserve buffers, and cap exposure.
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