Staff Reporter

South Korea’s general insurance sector bound for 3.8% CAGR through 2029

Motor insurance will account for 58.7% of direct written premium (DWP) in 2025. 

What insurance brands do Singapore’s wealthy trust most?

AIA and Prudential were ranked 2nd and 3rd most trusted brands.

Global solar PV installation to reach $1.06t by 2035

Renewable energy adoption and government policies are fuelling the growth.

Global renewable energy market to reach $3.875t by 2035

This is being driven by the wider adoption of various clean energy technologies.

Why reinsurers hold steady on catastrophe risk in 2025

But insured losses from natural catastrophes reached $137b in 2024.

APAC’s flood insurance market set for 19.7% CAGR to 2032

Globally, the market is expected to expand 15.6% between 2022 and 2032.

Over 70% of Singaporeans see AI helpful for holiday shopping

Ads also play a role in consumers’ decision-making.

Vaccines market to be valued at $63.7b by 2030

Its expansion is attributed to rapid development and commercialisation.

Asia insurance covers just a tenth of catastrophe losses

Global modelled insured average annual property loss rose to $152b.

Asian reinsurers grow abroad as overseas premiums near half share

US premiums now account for 18% of major Asian reinsurers’ portfolios.

Digital pathology market to be valued at $1.91b by 2032

Thanks to the increasing need for healthcare access in rural areas.

How Japan can refuel its renewable energy pledge

The country faces challenges in terms of its system and regulations.

Citi sees APAC convertible/ exchangeable bond issuance hitting record high

Further brisk issuance in H2 2025 will push volumes to highest on record, the bank said.