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SME insurance is seen to reach $417b through 2032

SME insurance is seen to reach $417b through 2032

Smaller organisations lack the resources and experience to form a separate risk department.

China's personal insurance sector to grow 5% to 10% annually

Pension and health products are expected to account for 50% of the market by 2035.

Only 20% of insurers assess tech risks fully

50% of CROs are already using early-warning KPIs to monitor risks.

Asia leads in embedded insurance, set to reach $170b by 2030

70% of global losses between 2016 and 2023 from natural disasters are uninsured.

Taiwan insurance sector profits rise to $9.8b, up 3.5% YoY in September

Both life and non-life sectors recorded double-digit growth.

Asia’s commercial insurance rates dip 4% in Q3 2024

Global commercial insurance rates fell by 1% in Q3 2024.

Over half of insurers penalised for errors

58% of respondents said it takes over five months to implement a rule change.

RBC rules may shift Hong Kong insurers to bonds: Aviva Investors

Singapore’s asset growth in 2019 and 2022 could spark promise for Hong Kong.

Aussie insurers to slash costs by 30% with tech revama

Insurers’ operating costs have surged—20% for incumbents.

K-pop craze may spur demand for Income Insurance’s hourly travel cover

The Singaporean insurer is targeting spontaneous travellers who love concerts.

2024 insured losses exceed decade average at $108b

Total economic losses for the first three quarters reached ~$280b.

Taiwan insurers to raise fresh equity amidst new capital requirement 

The new standard also raised compliance risks for insurers.

Only 28% of APAC insurers prepared for AI shift

Half of insurers attribute poor customer experience to limited technology adoption. 

India launches pension system for all ages, infancy to 70 

NPS Vatsalya allows accounts to be opened for children.

Will low premiums persist in offshore energy insurance?

Neither frequency nor severity of claims significantly impacted market capacity.

Insurance scrutiny intensifies on coal, wildfire risks

However, power Industry business interruption sectors see improved pricing.