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Why Japan’s insurers brace for heavy payouts in projected quake scenarios
Why Japan’s insurers brace for heavy payouts in projected quake scenarios
Nankai Trough earthquake has a 60% to 90% probability of occurring.
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Why Taiwan’s non-life insurance sector maintains steady growth
AM Best says the non-life sector is supported by stable underwriting performance.
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Hong Kong to host Asia’s first shore power network for ships
Grid-linked infrastructure will let ships draw power from shore whilst docked.
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Insurers must expand cyber protection as Singapore shipowners upgrade security
Insurers must update underwriting as cyber navigation disruptions rise.
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APAC insurance M&A cools with fewer Q3 deals
Despite that, Asian insurers continued to pursue overseas expansion.
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Southeast Asia’s wind boom threatened by weak policy, grid gaps
States should adjust to investor response and adopt competitive auctions.
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How did Singapore's life insurance sector perform year-to-date?
Business premiums for life insurance recorded $4.76b, whilst integrated shield plans accounted $496.5m.
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What will drive APAC’s insurance claims market to grow 16.6% annually?
AI and data analytics will catapult the global industry to bag $638.3b by 2032.
Container tracking market to reach $14.63b by 2029
Thanks to the surge of global trade and globalisation, and fleet optimisation, amongst others.
Domestic cooling spurs Chinese energy firms to expand global footprint
Meanwhile, authorities are coordinating self-regulation pacts with producers to avoid a race to the bottom on prices.
How did insurance rates compare across Asia in Q3 2025?
Property insurance rates in Asia fell 5% in Q3 as strong competition kept premiums low.
APAC insurers lag peers in risk management maturity
But AM Best ranks 60% of APAC insurers as financially strongest.
Exceptional innovations lauded at inaugural Asian Innovation Excellence Awards 2025
The awards programme commended the top innovators driving transformative change across the region.
How insurance markets are rewarding buyers with lower global rates
But Aon warns that volatility in property, cyber, and casualty lines remains a concern.
What will drive Singapore’s general insurance market to bag $6.5 by 2030?
PA&H market alone is projected to make up a fourth of the sector’s total premiums.
Indonesian malls prioritise upgrades over expansion
The shift mirrors Thailand’s focus on leisure and Japan’s emphasis on efficiency.
Why Hong Kong leads in governance amongst global smart cities
The city also led in developing open data and diversifying data categories.
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