In Focus
Broker deals set stage for faster 2025 insurance M&A
Broker deals set stage for faster 2025 insurance M&A
Strategic buyers and private equity investors are likely to remain active.
Malaysia Management Excellence Awards 2025 celebrates exceptional leadership and innovation
This year’s awards programme commended standout leaders and businesses who set new standards in their industries.
Insurers controlling 90% of Japan's market tighten terms
Pricing continues to rise, although the pace of property rate increases has slowed.
India insurance market sees moderating premium growth: Report
Growth in key lines is being weighed down by a slowdown in agriculture and motor.
Smart ports market to reach $15.5b by 2032
This will be driven by IoT, automation, and trade expansion.
China life premiums projected to rise from $679.5b in 2026 to $927.5b in 2030
This represents a CAGR of 7.9% in direct written premiums.
Singapore’s non-life insurers see growth as offshore business expands
However, competition from global carriers continues to squeeze margins.
What will drive the APAC life insurance market to bag $2t in five years?
India and China are major drivers of the sector’s growth.
Singapore’s CNE plans over $1b push into Asian renewables
It’s working with banks on financing and will issue REITs to diversify funding sources.
China's non-life insurance sector should remain stable: AM Best
Insurers continue to face weak domestic demand, the agency said.
86% of Southeast Asian consumers shop actively in online malls
Data showed strong preference for brand‑led platforms.
Maritime industry needs urgent and coordinated investment for net-zero goal
Hong Kong is seen to have a major role in this transition.
Why Indian companies increase use of insurance after cyber threats rise
Indian companies reported heavy financial losses tied to key insurable risks.
Sarulla eyes full geothermal output recovery with mitigation technologies
A well drilled in 2023 added 20 MW, and a second one is planned for 2026.
Malaysia sees stable non-life growth amidst premium rise
Gross direct premiums reached $5.43b in 2024, up 7% from the previous year.
What type of insurance coverage do Indians prefer now?
Women are increasingly choosing Critical Illness (CI) riders.
Why Japan’s insurers brace for heavy payouts in projected quake scenarios
Nankai Trough earthquake has a 60% to 90% probability of occurring.
Most Read
1. Insurers tighten control over Hormuz shipping routes 2. Singapore banks see uneven exposure, with DBS most affected 3. About $165b ASEAN renewable assets face climate risk, Zurich Insurance says 4. Energy price volatility highlights structural gaps for managing FX risk in APAC 5. Ajman Government Media Office wins at Asia-Pacific Broadcasting+ Awards 2026Resource Center
Read Here
Advertise
Sign Up
Awards
Sep
17
Oct
01
Nov
11
Event News
The Media Hub platform unifies government media operations, cutting request turnaround by 35% across the emirate.
Commentary
Why Western firms keep misreading the Chinese and Korean trust architecture
Platinum cards, paper-thin compliance?
How Asian enterprises can deliver modern, data-driven HR on time and on budget
Why high turnover persists in hospitality, and what’s changing
Energy price volatility highlights structural gaps for managing FX risk in APAC
When ESG enters the Asian boardroom: What real estate and infrastructure leaders must get right
Many Malaysian businesses have gone digital — but few have truly transformed
From Singapore to Southeast Asia: Thriving in innovation by knowing when to pause