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Can China’s $140b motor insurance market survive a 70% loss ratio?
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% benchmark
Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.
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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.
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.
Indonesia sets 2032 target for first nuclear power plant
Nuclear is now embedded in Indonesia’s long-term energy mix.
Full digitalisation of operations, maintenance for offshore industry still unstandarised
Digital O&M adoption for floating wind faces challenges.
Will Gen AI caution worsen Singapore’s insurance talent crunch?
Regulatory expectations are pushing the industry to strengthen expertise risk management.
SME hiring set to pick up as local job-matching gains traction
Town-based pairing can shorten hiring timelines and lower costs.
APAC investment banking fees jumped 19% YoY in 2025
The region accounted for 18% of global investment banking fees during the year.
Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour
Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.
Will 100% FDI trigger India insurance consolidation?
It could also increase competition and expand reinsurance capacity in the domestic market.
Radjak launches rapid cardiac, stroke unit for urban emergencies
It may roll out the model across its urban hospitals as demand grows.
Why 85% expect APAC insurers’ portfolio risk to rise
More than three-quarters said regulatory and compliance requirements needed more time and resources.
Grid links open fresh energy path for Singapore
Momentum builds around cross-border imports of solar, wind, and hydropower.
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