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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.

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Container tracking market to reach $14.63b by 2029

Thanks to the surge of global trade and globalisation, and fleet optimisation, amongst others.

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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.

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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.

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APAC insurers lag peers in risk management maturity

But AM Best ranks 60% of APAC insurers as financially strongest.

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How insurance markets are rewarding buyers with lower global rates

But Aon warns that volatility in property, cyber, and casualty lines remains a concern.

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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.

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Indonesian malls prioritise upgrades over expansion

The shift mirrors Thailand’s focus on leisure and Japan’s emphasis on efficiency.

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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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MSIG Malaysia ramps up data Investments to boost growth

Its CEO thinks industry growth lies in affordable insurance.

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