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Why are floods driving Thailand property insurance growth?

Gross written premiums are expected to rise from $1.7b in 2026 to $2b by 2030.
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Singapore plans long-term LNG supply deals

Contracts from the US and Qatar will support the nation’s RE shift.

Hong Kong banks race to hire AI-ready talent as skill gap widens

Software development will be the biggest talent shortfall by 2030.

Malaysia’s non-life market stable as tariff liberalisation boosts pricing flexibility

The industry’s growth will also be supported by rising demand for digital insurance products.

Six in 10 Indians now actively search for travel cover

But a third expressed cost concerns, and a fifth felt it was not beneficial for their trip.

PLN expands gas, LNG network to support rising renewables

Gas is the stabilising force that lets the grid absorb more variable output.

How 56% of insurers plan to boost data analytics use

Strengthening scenarios and stress testing contributed to the rise of ALM expenditures.

Why 9 in 10 APAC insurers hold stable outlooks

Non-life insurers are likely to benefit from favourable reinsurance conditions.

Will geopolitical sanctions or new ships shape the tanker market?

Return to Red Sea routes would cause a 2% to 3% demand reduction.

Why APAC insurers average 35% of assets with external managers

Allocations range from 24% to 45% across firms managing a combined $2.6t.

Singapore’s Tuas Power to shift Tembusu plant to full biomass by 2028

It will lower emissions by a million tonnes yearly and cut carbon-tax expenses.

Taboos, low confidence stall legacy planning across Asia

Two-thirds of Asians fear their wealth will not outlast their children’s generation.

Broker deals set stage for faster 2025 insurance M&A

Strategic buyers and private equity investors are likely to remain active.