Insurance

Financial planning rises as 63% cite uncertainty, Prudential says

Financial planning rises as 63% cite uncertainty, Prudential says

Thailand stands out: 70% choose higher-risk investing, and 68% prefer short-term instruments.

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Capital rules force Indian insurers to curb aggressive discounting

Aggressive discounting for short-term market share becomes harder to justify.

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Zurich Indonesia speeds up claims after Bali floods

Faster settlement boosts confidence in insurance as a practical financial tool.

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Vietnam mandates 100% payouts for near-poor, 75+ seniors

Reimbursement rates for near-poor cardholders will increase to 100%.

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Can reforms offset Thailand non-life catastrophe exposure?

It aims to strengthen underwriting and resilience.

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Seven in 10 APAC insurers expect private equity returns to rise

The survey covers APAC insurers managing $3.82t in assets, Clearwater Analytics said.

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71% of Asia’s youth prioritise financial planning: Study

They cite financial security as their top life concern.

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Will Gen AI caution worsen Singapore’s insurance talent crunch?

Regulatory expectations are pushing the industry to strengthen expertise risk management.

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Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour

Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.

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Will 100% FDI trigger India insurance consolidation?

It could also increase competition and expand reinsurance capacity in the domestic market.

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Why 85% expect APAC insurers’ portfolio risk to rise

More than three-quarters said regulatory and compliance requirements needed more time and resources.

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Wealth and retirement products lift Singapore insurers’ premiums

The Top 50 Insurance 2024 rankings show recovery from the 2023 downturn.

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Why are floods driving Thailand property insurance growth?

Gross written premiums are expected to rise from $1.7b in 2026 to $2b by 2030.

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China-focused insurance-linked funds in Singapore surge over 24%

Indian equity ILPs recorded the weakest performance.

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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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Six in 10 Indians now actively search for travel cover

But a third expressed cost concerns, and a fifth felt it was not beneficial for their trip.

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Insurance, finance sector should expect strong hiring demand in Q1 2026

India recorded the highest national outlook at 52%.

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