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Proposed rule may raise Taiwan insurers’ underlying risk, Fitch warns

Proposed rule may raise Taiwan insurers’ underlying risk, Fitch warns

The gov’t has not clarified how hedging cost savings or FX reserves will be calculated.

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Can China’s $140b motor insurance market survive a 70% loss ratio?

Loss ratios surged from 57% to 70% in four years as NEV repair costs and parts prices spiked.

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Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap

Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.

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Japan and China to drive 2026 nuclear developments

India and Vietnam are also progressing on long-term nuclear goals

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Financial planning rises as 63% cite uncertainty, Prudential says

Thailand stands out: 70% choose higher-risk investing, and 68% prefer short-term instruments.

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Capital rules force Indian insurers to curb aggressive discounting

Aggressive discounting for short-term market share becomes harder to justify.

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Zurich Indonesia speeds up claims after Bali floods

Faster settlement boosts confidence in insurance as a practical financial tool.

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Seven in 10 APAC insurers expect private equity returns to rise

The survey covers APAC insurers managing $3.82t in assets, Clearwater Analytics said.

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Human microbiome drugs market to be valued at $2.13b by 2031

By end users, the hospitals & clinics segment held the largest market share in 2024.

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Indonesia sets 2032 target for first nuclear power plant

Nuclear is now embedded in Indonesia’s long-term energy mix.

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Full digitalisation of operations, maintenance for offshore industry still unstandarised

Digital O&M adoption for floating wind faces challenges.

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Will Gen AI caution worsen Singapore’s insurance talent crunch?

Regulatory expectations are pushing the industry to strengthen expertise risk management.

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SME hiring set to pick up as local job-matching gains traction

Town-based pairing can shorten hiring timelines and lower costs.

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APAC investment banking fees jumped 19% YoY in 2025

The region accounted for 18% of global investment banking fees during the year.

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Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour

Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.

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Will 100% FDI trigger India insurance consolidation?

It could also increase competition and expand reinsurance capacity in the domestic market.

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Radjak launches rapid cardiac, stroke unit for urban emergencies

It may roll out the model across its urban hospitals as demand grows.

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