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Capital regime pressure hits Korean insurers' margins amidst rising claims
Capital regime pressure hits Korean insurers' margins amidst rising claims
New core capital ratio rule is set to tighten balance sheet quality.
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Asia-Pacific insurers stay stable as war fuels market swings
S&P expects capital buffers to absorb investment and underwriting strain for now.
Airlines face rising insurance premiums amidst Middle East conflict
Insurers and brokers are helping airlines develop programmes that reward better risk management.
Insurance businesses lose over $1.14m a year to payment fraud
The report warns transaction fraud can escalate into claims fraud if missed early.
APAC insurers slump to 23% confidence in complex asset tools
Only 42% of regional executives rate their current systems as excellent for data integration.
Insurers face China AI surge as report ranks disruption as top threat
Regulation change sits third with 33% citing it as a major risk driver for companies.
Insured catastrophe losses top $100b for sixth straight year
Global settlement figures declined by $40b compared to the record highs seen during 2024.
Sri Lankan insurers brace for 2025 profit squeeze as non-motor losses mount
Low retention and strong reinsurance keep most rated credit profiles intact.
Chinese insurers' earnings recover as Fitch cites tighter commission controls
Major insurers report YoY earnings improvements despite ongoing tariff and trade tensions.
Taiwan life insurers face rising risk in $32b FX mismatch
Fitch warns that spreading FX gains over bond life does not reduce the sector's actual exposure.
Will 100% FDI trigger India insurance consolidation?
It could also increase competition and expand reinsurance capacity in the domestic market.
Why 85% expect APAC insurers’ portfolio risk to rise
More than three-quarters said regulatory and compliance requirements needed more time and resources.
Malaysia’s non-life market stable as tariff liberalisation boosts pricing flexibility
The industry’s growth will also be supported by rising demand for digital insurance products.
How 56% of insurers plan to boost data analytics use
Strengthening scenarios and stress testing contributed to the rise of ALM expenditures.
Why 9 in 10 APAC insurers hold stable outlooks
Non-life insurers are likely to benefit from favourable reinsurance conditions.
APAC insurers lag peers in risk management maturity
But AM Best ranks 60% of APAC insurers as financially strongest.
Singapore businesses boost insurance spending as risks rise
38% of Singapore firms plan to reassess security of their overseas operations.
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