Insurance
Global firms eye Hong Kong captives to manage risk
Global firms eye Hong Kong captives to manage risk
Self-insurance could lower premiums over time and improve liquidity.
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Why 6 in 10 Gen Zs don’t feel financially secure
But emergency savings has gained traction amongst the generation.
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1 in 2 Singaporeans say communication is excellent amongst insurers
89% said communication is important to their overall customer experience.
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Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance targets Chinese nationals in Thailand
The Chinese accounted for 53% of foreign students in Thai universities last year.
Revised solvency rules could spur new wave of Malaysian insurance M&As
Insurers must provide capital for increased risk from floods, among other charges.
Asia sees sustained growth in construction insurance in 2024
However, insurers are pursuing profitability and program stability over the long term.
India life insurers post steady May growth despite policy volume drop
Annual Premium Equivalent by 14.4%.
South Korea’s motor insurance grows 2.4% in 2025 with rate hikes
Motor insurance remains the largest segment in the general insurance industry.
Asia’s insurance markets grow in 2024 on life, health gains
China led Asia’s life insurance recovery.
How do employees in Asia feel about their coverage?
Rising medical trend rates are significantly outpacing salary increases.
APAC insurance CROs lag peers on operational risk preparedness
Cybersecurity remains the leading risk in the region, cited by 62% of APAC CROs.
South Korean insurers bag $10b in profits for 2024
The increase was mainly driven by higher investment income across life and non-life.
Unified Payments Interface drives one-third of insurance payments in India in FY 2025
The rise is most notable in investment-cum-insurance products.
How did the Philippines’ insurance market perform in Q1 2025?
The commission expects this momentum to continue through the year.
Philippine insurance penetration rises to 1.89% in Q1 2025
Insurance density also grew by 13.40% YoY.
Hong Kong’s insurance market to hit $127b by 2032
The city’s insurance penetration remains amongst the highest globally.
Indians prioritise insurance for protection against rising health costs
A third also reported buying more coverage to supplement their corporate health plans.
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