Insurance

Climate change renders Australian home insurance unaffordable

Surge in claims led to an average home insurance premium increase of at least 14%.

Climate change renders Australian home insurance unaffordable

Surge in claims led to an average home insurance premium increase of at least 14%.

K-pop craze may spur demand for Income Insurance’s hourly travel cover

The Singaporean insurer is targeting spontaneous travellers who love concerts.

Generative AI slashes P&C claim times by 50% – Bain & Co.

It could also decrease loss-adjusting costs by 20% to 25%.

Property insurance industry to exceed $152b by 2028

China is forecast to lead with 36% in terms of written premiums.

Australians can save $948 annually with pet insurance: Mozo

Rottweiler owners could save the most by as much as $1,959 per year.

HSBC Life to keep using tech to stay on top in Hong Kong

The life insurer wants to offer solutions beyond traditional products, its CEO says.

2024 insured losses exceed decade average at $108b

Total economic losses for the first three quarters reached ~$280b.

Taiwan insurers to raise fresh equity amidst new capital requirement 

The new standard also raised compliance risks for insurers.

APAC reinsurance market sees stable pricing in 2024

Although, extreme weather and NatCats could disrupt current pricing stability.

Only 28% of APAC insurers prepared for AI shift

Half of insurers attribute poor customer experience to limited technology adoption. 

APAC insurers trim equity risks, increase capital efficiency: Moody's

APAC P&C insurers face different risks compared to their US counterparts. 

Global specialty insurance market to grow by $57b in 2028

Lack of robust IT security infrastructure heightens risks.

India launches pension system for all ages, infancy to 70 

NPS Vatsalya allows accounts to be opened for children.

Will low premiums persist in offshore energy insurance?

Neither frequency nor severity of claims significantly impacted market capacity.

Insurance scrutiny intensifies on coal, wildfire risks

However, power Industry business interruption sectors see improved pricing.