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Chinese insurers shift to floating-return products amidst risks

Its P&C sector is under strain due to market volatility.

Why are APAC retirees struggling with unexpected costs?

Over a fifth of respondents had not anticipated their retirement expenses.

Cambodian insurers see gross premiums inch up 1.92% in August

Number of policies in the general insurance market dwindled 31.9%.

How is APAC leading with AI to fight insurance fraud?

74% of respondents reported that fraud cases are either stable or increasing.

Parametric insurance market set to double by 2033

The manufacturing sector held the largest share of the market in 2023. 

India's life insurance APE growth slows to 10.5% in August

LIC's performance in 5M FY 2025 outpaced its private sector peers

How did APAC insurers fare in 2023?

The average premium earned by these companies grew by just 1.3%.

Construction insurance sector set for growth with energy, utility projects

Energy and infrastructure projects are expected to climb 7.8% and 5.1%, accordingly.

Regulator pushes for mergers in Indonesia amidst premium stagnation

Insurance penetration in Indonesia has declined to 2.64% in 2023.

Asian insurers shift to private credit amidst new RBC rule

APAC insurers allocate an average of 6.4% of their portfolios to illiquid credit.

Taiwan insurers' earnings doubled to $10b in July

Both its life and non-life segments witnessed triple-digit growth.

China expands medical insurance to over 72% of village clinics

It aims to cover 100% of rural villages by the end of 2024.

Asians spend 30 times less on insurance than Americans

Despite major markets like China and Japan, per capita spending remains modest.

Home insurance affordability worsens across Australia

Affordability stress has surged by 30% over the past year.