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Employers in Asia see budgets strained as insurers tighten coverage

63% of insurers in Asia expect to cut coverage to manage rising costs in 2026.
2 days ago

How did insurance rates compare across Asia in Q3 2025?

Property insurance rates in Asia fell 5% in Q3 as strong competition kept premiums low.
3 days ago

How premiums surged 42% in Taiwan’s foreign-currency market in August

Investment-linked insurance products generated $1.4b during the month.
6 days ago

APAC insurers lag peers in risk management maturity

But AM Best ranks 60% of APAC insurers as financially strongest.
6 days ago

Marine insurance rises 1.5% in 2024

This was driven by higher trade volumes and vessel values.
6 days ago

How insurance markets are rewarding buyers with lower global rates

But Aon warns that volatility in property, cyber, and casualty lines remains a concern.

What will drive Singapore’s general insurance market to bag $6.5 by 2030?

PA&H market alone is projected to make up a fourth of the sector’s total premiums.

Forrester forecasts 15% growth in cyber insurance amidst AI risks

Insurers are advised to offer tools for risk mitigation and new underwriting models.

Why 1 in 5 think AI will replace human insurance agents

Over half were comfortable using AI with a human option available.

MSIG Malaysia ramps up data Investments to boost growth

Its CEO thinks industry growth lies in affordable insurance.

Why is cyber insurance the most in-demand coverage today?

27.4% believe cyber insurance will see the highest increase.

Asia-Pacific disability insurance market to grow 13.5% yearly

It will likely be driven by rising awareness of income protection products.

China’s non-motor insurers to gain from tighter commission rules

However, the move is expected to slow premium growth amongst small insurers.

Life insurers shift focus to wealth and care to support longer retirements: Swiss Re

Senior-targeted cancer coverage is bundled with health or annuity plans.

Why insurers turn to private markets in 2025?

Over the next 12 months, 67% of insurers plan to use reinsurance sidecars.

Singapore businesses boost insurance spending as risks rise

38% of Singapore firms plan to reassess security of their overseas operations.