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Directors identify health and safety as emerging top risks: Survey

Climate change remains high on the risk agenda in certain regions, such as Asia.

S'poreans find wealth does not equate to financial resilience: Survey

Lower-income respondents (60%) better at covering short-term financial obligations than high-income counterparts (52%).

APAC foreseen as top growth region in self-driving car insurance market

The market is projected to reach $88.1b by 2032 globally.

Bancassurance market to surge 8.4% in CAGR by 2028

Market dynamics are seen to impact the stakeholders' behaviours and pricing decisions in the sector.

India's health insurance market to surpass US

The sector has the potential to grow 18% to 20% in the next two decades.

Asia’s insurance and banking titans pledge climate action

Insurance and banking leaders join forces to tackle climate change, emphasising the need for sustainable investments and inclusive transition strategies.

Asian economies at higher financial risk from climate hazard intensification, warns report

The Swiss Re Institute emphasised insurance’s role in risk mitigation.

Optimism remains despite high rates and M&A uncertainties: Clyde & Co.

Challenges persist from 2023, even on Hong Kong’s new capital regime.

China Life Insurance to see 45% YoY profit slump – Nomura

China Life is the only insurer Nomura covers that has adopted the transition plan for the new accounting standards (IFRS) for insurance contracts.

Singapore's MAS reprimands AIA FA, Prudential, Aviva FA & CEO for breach of rules

They failed to properly monitor individuals onboarded as advisors, directors.