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Affluent Asians leave $5.7b unprotected despite planning intent
Affluent Asians leave $5.7b unprotected despite planning intent
Three-fifths of wealthy respondents still have no formal legacy structure in place.
6 hours ago
Aditya Birla Health Insurance study cuts preventable claims by 31%
Aditya Birla Health Insurance study cuts preventable claims by 31%
The analysis covered diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obesity and asthma.
7 hours ago
How IUMI says marine cover endures despite Middle East strain
How IUMI says marine cover endures despite Middle East strain
The industry body identifies cargo hull liability and offshore energy as lines still in place.
7 hours ago
How 27% of Australians rank health insurance amongst the top 3 bill worries
How 27% of Australians rank health insurance amongst the top 3 bill worries
Consumer Sentiment Tracker shows cover is already a major source of recurring payment strain.
7 hours ago
APAC insurers face margin squeeze as Middle East conflict drags
APAC insurers face margin squeeze as Middle East conflict drags
Rising energy bills and supply bottlenecks threaten to lift expenses and worsen claim trends.
11 hours ago
PVI Insurance's strength masks risks from payouts and reinsurance
PVI Insurance's strength masks risks from payouts and reinsurance
Its balance sheet is projected to stay at the highest level.
11 hours ago
New Zealand insurers recover profits as premiums surge 8.6%
New Zealand insurers recover profits as premiums surge 8.6%
The sector posted $7.8b in total premiums in 2024 after steep repricing.
11 hours ago
Political risk insurance gains as 1 in 4 expect growth
Political risk insurance gains as 1 in 4 expect growth
Insurers may face tougher pricing decisions as geopolitical uncertainty persists.
12 hours ago
Construction insurance rises amidst $38.5b market strain
Construction insurance rises amidst $38.5b market strain
Excess cover increased 8% to 15% with steeper moves on riskier builds.
12 hours ago
This week in insurance: New partnerships roll out, hiring outlook steady, and tech spending ramps up
This week in insurance: New partnerships roll out, hiring outlook steady, and tech spending ramps up
Etiqa Insurance Singapore and AIA Singapore have also partnered for takaful solutions.
2 days ago
Insurers redesign policies for fire risks
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Insurers redesign policies for fire risks
Lithium-ion threats expose valuation gaps in homes.
3 days ago
AI risks rise as 43% of firms lack formal frameworks: Gallagher Re
AI risks rise as 43% of firms lack formal frameworks: Gallagher Re
Gallagher Re found just 44% had completed structured impact reviews.
3 days ago
APAC businesses at risk as fraud attack rate rises to 1.7%
APAC businesses at risk as fraud attack rate rises to 1.7%
There is a 59% rise in automated attack tools mimicking human behaviour.
3 days ago
MSIG Asia backs Ancileo to embed travel cover in bookings
MSIG Asia backs Ancileo to embed travel cover in bookings
The deal includes an equity stake and a regional tie-up focused on tailored digital protection products
3 days ago
Bupa Global taps Massey to drive Asia expansion
Bupa Global taps Massey to drive Asia expansion
The new executive brings over 20 years of IPMI experience.
3 days ago
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How can regulatory tweaks unlock capital for Hong Kong insurers?
Most plan to boost their risk exposure using tech over the next two years.
How can insurers balance outsourcing and data control?
Rising data volumes are becoming harder to access and use effectively.
How will the Middle East war drive cyber insurance demand?
Geopolitical tensions are spilling into the digital realm.
How can Asia-Pacific reinsurers tackle rising disaster losses?
They still posted steady growth over the past five years.
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Wong Sze Keed builds people‑first culture at AIA
‘Leadership must be anchored in clarity, courage and humanity.’
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Howden’s Shweta Swaroop pushes pay data transparency in insurance
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Clear disclosure drives accountability and actionable change to plug the gender gap.
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HDI Global Japan targets commercial and cyber insurance growth
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One of the most rapidly evolving threats is cyber-insurance, and Japan has room to expand in this market.
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Turning points: How a career choice shaped Singlife’s Chin Wei Lin
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The most important professional moves aren’t always promotions but those that build trust.
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Asia’s wealth insurers face rising compliance pressure
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Stricter anti-money laundering and disclosure rules are slowing onboarding.
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Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership
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Equity cannot rely only on good intentions; it must be built into systems.
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Nina Ong drives AI and talent upgrades at Great Eastern Life
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The big boss credits their edge to diversity: over a third of senior roles are women.
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