Insurance
Global insurtech funding hits seven-year low in 2024
Global insurtech funding hits seven-year low in 2024
Australia was one of the markets with the largest share decrease.
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The Asia-Pacific region could attract $3t of investments in power generation by 2033.
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How did Singapore’s life insurers fare in 2024?
The industry's growth was influenced by higher demand for annual premium products.
Commercial insurance rates dip 3% in Q4 2024
Financial and professional lines declined the fastest at 9%.
APAC insurers wary of geopolitical instability in next two years
Cyber threats, on the other hand, are a moderate to severe risk.
Etiqa launches Singapore’s first takaful insurance product in years
Demand for Islamic financial products from the Middle East and Southeast Asia is growing.
8 in 10 insurers plan to increase tech investment this year
36% of insurers prioritise AI and machine learning.
APAC's insured only 5.4% of $74b disaster losses: Aon
APAC was also the second-largest region in terms of economic losses.
Medical plan costs to rise by 11.1%: Aon
APAC is expected to experience the second-largestYoYr increase globally.
Only 9.1% of Asia's economic losses insured in 2024
The five-year average for insured losses was $11b.
APAC home insurance market to hit $82.4b by 2032
Globally, home insurance is seen to reach a CAGR of 7.3%.
Singapore's life insurers eye growth in 2025
The push for innovative healthcare solutions amidst medical inflation is a challenge.
India’s insurance penetration slumps to 3.7% in FY 23-24
Insurance density in India rose slightly, from $92 in FY 22-23 to $95 in FY 23-24.
Singapore’s personal accident, health insurance market to exceed $8b by 2029
PA&H insurance is forecast to rise 8.9% in 2024.
South Korean insurers bag $80b in premiums for H1 2024
Net income of all insurers for H1 2024 amounted to $6.49b.
Asia-Pacific insurers told to start targeting Gen Z
They are less aware about insurance products than Millenials.
SME insurance is seen to reach $417b through 2032
Smaller organisations lack the resources and experience to form a separate risk department.
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