In Focus
7 in 10 Filipinos delay retirement due to financial insecurity
7 in 10 Filipinos delay retirement due to financial insecurity
Many are unsure they can retire, and half say they need to save more first.
Japan’s LNG resales surge as domestic demand falls
Domestic LNG use rose slightly but is still about 20% below FY2018 levels.
APAC insurers pivot $3.8t into private market assets
Senior execs across Singapore and Australia are targeting a 13% increase in unlisted holdings.
1 in 5 APAC employers review insurance cover amidst higher medical costs
48% of workers say coverage shapes job moves, and 70% would stay longer for strong benefits.
Hong Kong insurers post weaker 2024 as premiums slip
This is based on the recent data released by the Insurance Authority for the 2024 fiscal year.
Australia's personal accident and health to hit $28b by 2030
It recorded 5.3% expansion in 2025, reflecting pricing resilience.
Asia-Pacific insurers face $200b legacy tech burden
Outdated tech and entrenched processes continue to hamper operations.
Green procurement $6.5t to $8.5t lever, WEF says
Report urges firms to sharpen business cases and governments to de-risk capital.
Shipping lags as other sectors drive green fuel markets: report
BCG says road, power, and aviation are shaping the supply of biofuels, ammonia, and methanol.
Fossil fuels to supply up to 55% of energy by 2050
This will be driven by energy needs in transport, heavy industry, data centres and buildings.
Commercial insurance rates sink 5% across Asia amidst rise in cyber demand
Insurers broadened protection to cover supply chain attacks and social engineering fraud.
Philippines’ insurance penetration stalls at 1.79% as payouts hit $3b
Density jumps to ₱4,414.58 in 2025, crossing ₱4,000 for the first time in 10 years.
Japan life premiums grow 5.4% CAGR amidst yield volatility
Gross written premiums are projected to reach $334b by 2030 following a 2024 contraction.
HK-China insurers target offshore wealth as agent count hits 5.5-year high
Expanding HK talent schemes drove life insurance agent numbers up 9% by December 2025.
Singapore life insurers log $5.16b as LIA flags 2026 caution
Industry expands 11.3% in 2025 whilst leadership signals unpredictability ahead.
Non-life insurance outlook holds as India cuts GST to 0%
Individual life and health cover have become more affordable after the tax rate fell from 18%.
Insurance businesses lose over $1.14m a year to payment fraud
The report warns transaction fraud can escalate into claims fraud if missed early.
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