Insurance
Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap
Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap
Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.
APAC insurance gap above 80% leaves weather exposure
But cyber incidents remain the top risk for APAC businesses, the report showed.
Financial planning rises as 63% cite uncertainty, Prudential says
Thailand stands out: 70% choose higher-risk investing, and 68% prefer short-term instruments.
Capital rules force Indian insurers to curb aggressive discounting
Aggressive discounting for short-term market share becomes harder to justify.
Zurich Indonesia speeds up claims after Bali floods
Faster settlement boosts confidence in insurance as a practical financial tool.
Vietnam mandates 100% payouts for near-poor, 75+ seniors
Reimbursement rates for near-poor cardholders will increase to 100%.
Can reforms offset Thailand non-life catastrophe exposure?
It aims to strengthen underwriting and resilience.
Seven in 10 APAC insurers expect private equity returns to rise
The survey covers APAC insurers managing $3.82t in assets, Clearwater Analytics said.
71% of Asia’s youth prioritise financial planning: Study
They cite financial security as their top life concern.
Will Gen AI caution worsen Singapore’s insurance talent crunch?
Regulatory expectations are pushing the industry to strengthen expertise risk management.
Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour
Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.
Will 100% FDI trigger India insurance consolidation?
It could also increase competition and expand reinsurance capacity in the domestic market.
Why 85% expect APAC insurers’ portfolio risk to rise
More than three-quarters said regulatory and compliance requirements needed more time and resources.
Wealth and retirement products lift Singapore insurers’ premiums
The Top 50 Insurance 2024 rankings show recovery from the 2023 downturn.
Why are floods driving Thailand property insurance growth?
Gross written premiums are expected to rise from $1.7b in 2026 to $2b by 2030.
China-focused insurance-linked funds in Singapore surge over 24%
Indian equity ILPs recorded the weakest performance.
Malaysia’s non-life market stable as tariff liberalisation boosts pricing flexibility
The industry’s growth will also be supported by rising demand for digital insurance products.
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