Insurance
Asia and European insurers lead as US peers lose $226b in market cap
Asia and European insurers lead as US peers lose $226b in market cap
Asian and European insurers captured seven of the top 10 global spots.
Airlines face rising insurance premiums amidst Middle East conflict
Insurers and brokers are helping airlines develop programmes that reward better risk management.
APAC pension markets expand as global assets hit $68.3t
Japan remains a major contributor.
Asia and India reinsurance prices fall on excess capacity: Marsh
Japan saw double-digit price drops in property catastrophe and property per risk lines.
Philippine insurers trapped by price tariffs as disaster risks escalate
Non-life combined ratios surged to 95.4% as operational costs and disaster risks mount.
Insurance gaps expose business travellers to $150,000 risks
Zurich said 53% faced incidents abroad with medical cases driving most assistance claims.
AI can cut insurer costs 20% but adoption lags across sector
Firms using the technology can also lift premiums by around 3% to 5%.
Singapore insurers and banks expect slower profits in 2026
Finance confidence slipped to 54.3 in Q4 2025, whilst the wider economy rose to 52.1
Underinsurance crisis leaves 1 in 7 Australian homes unprotected
APRA warns coverage gaps will hit 25% by year 2050.
Why 47% of insurers see competition forcing finance change
Regulatory shifts, consumer demands and expansion plans also ranked amongst the top pressures.
Singapore’s finance sector hit by the second-highest job cuts rate
Employment reductions place services near the top of the industry ranking.
Severe storms drive $60b in insured catastrophe losses
Hail events dominate payouts, accounting for up to 80% of related claims.
1 in 5 of Australians regret no insurance as premiums rise 4.41%
Average policyholders already pay about $164.2 monthly for coverage.
Sun Life Philippines to boost sales force, bancassurance under incoming CEO
It is pushing insurance in a nation where death and money are taboo topics.
Wong Sze Keed builds people‑first culture at AIA
‘Leadership must be anchored in clarity, courage and humanity.’
Singapore health premiums jump 14.8% in February
The increase reflects a long-term repricing cycle rather than seasonal demand.
Insurers face 13.8% IT surge as legacy systems drag
Property and casualty carriers are also projected to post a 12.9% rise this year.
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