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Philippine pre-need income plunges 88% in Q1 2026

Philippine pre-need income plunges 88% in Q1 2026

The industry still sold 244,233 plans in the first quarter of 2026.
19 hours ago

China life insurers slash guaranteed payout risk

Participating policies share company profits with customers instead of relying only on fixed promises.
19 hours ago

Vietnam hits 95.2% health insurance coverage

The rate beat the five year target by 0.16 percentage points.
20 hours ago

Indonesia life claims fall 7.9% as surrenders decline

The industry paid $6.2b to 6.92 million beneficiaries during the first nine months of 2025.
20 hours ago

Taiwan insurance to top $145b by 2036

The market ranks second only to Hong Kong in Asia for insurance penetration at 10.1% of GDP.
20 hours ago

Fraud costs expose Hong Kong insurers’ payments lag

Cheques and manual work persist as fraud costs reach up to 5% of revenue.
1 day ago

Catastrophe insurers risk losses as protection gap persists

Fitch said unmet demand remains a major challenge for insurers and reinsurers.
2 days ago

Insurers lag climate action as disaster losses hit $280b

Less than half of disaster losses from 2015 to 2024 were covered by insurance.
5 days ago

Metro buyers make up 75% of India home loan cover sales

Demand from non-metro areas has accelerated over the last 2 months.
6 days ago

South Korean firms seek insurance amidst workplace injury risks

Aon said 64.3% of organisations have plans for work-related injuries.
6 days ago

Asia to add $1.1t in life premiums over the next 10 years

Singapore’s total insurance premiums rose 10.7% to $45.3b in 2025.
6 days ago

Asia watch claims jump 21% as theft rises

The global average increase was lower at 17% over the past three years.

Allianz says $125b in cargo remains stranded in Gulf

Hull and cargo premiums increased during the conflict.

Philippine life insurers lift premiums 15% as density hits record

Per capita insurance spending reached $70.15 in 2025 from $62.30 a year earlier.

APAC insurers stay stable despite claims pressure: Fitch Ratings

Non-life insurers face higher claims costs that are reducing underwriting margins.

South Korea eases AI rules as oversight tightens

Regulators will accelerate network separation reforms for financial AI systems.

Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield

Investment-grade issuance now accounts for more than half of the market.