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PartnerRe names Gupta as India CEO
PartnerRe names Gupta as India CEO
Previously, Gupta was the head of Client Management over at Munich Re India.
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Bangladesh reforms start as $570m in claims remain unpaid
Bangladesh reforms start as $570m in claims remain unpaid
Auditor supervised accounts will hold proceeds from property bonds and other holdings.
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Sompo agrees to buy US workers’ compensation specialist
Sompo agrees to buy US workers’ compensation specialist
The target focuses solely on workplace injury cover for SMEs.
9 hours ago
Falling Pacific rates expose businesses to underinsurance
Falling Pacific rates expose businesses to underinsurance
Construction inflation is forecast to reach 6% by mid-2026.
10 hours ago
India leads major insurance markets at 7.1%: Swiss Re
India leads major insurance markets at 7.1%: Swiss Re
Life premiums are projected to rise about 7% following tax and regulatory changes.
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Health insurance market to exceed $5t by 2032
Health insurance market to exceed $5t by 2032
The senior citizens segment is expected to expand by more than 3.5% annually.
10 hours ago
Broker market forecast to grow 9.1% annually to $653.4b
Broker market forecast to grow 9.1% annually to $653.4b
The industry was valued at $277b in 2025.
1 day ago
Asia-Pacific M&A insurance claims climb on complex deals
Asia-Pacific M&A insurance claims climb on complex deals
Aon secured more than $26m in regional payouts over the past three years.
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Generali China solvency slips as investment risk rises
Generali China solvency slips as investment risk rises
Parent funding lifted the solvency measure to 230% at the end of 2025.
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Asia insured losses sink below $2b to lowest since 2017
Asia insured losses sink below $2b to lowest since 2017
Five straight quarters passed without any catastrophe generating more than $10b in claims.
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This week in insurance: Japan's solvency overhaul begins, China claims rise, APAC insurers announce leadership moves
This week in insurance: Japan's solvency overhaul begins, China claims rise, APAC insurers announce leadership moves
Vietnam grows its social insurance coverage in the first half of 2026.
3 days ago
Korea lowers insurance costs as factories go smart
Korea lowers insurance costs as factories go smart
Group purchasing already places rates 20% to 28% below standard market pricing.
4 days ago
Fortegra deal tests DB Insurance's capital strength
Fortegra deal tests DB Insurance's capital strength
Hybrid securities supported the year-end 2025 BCAR assessment.
4 days ago
Cambodia insurance policies plunge 51% despite premium rise
Cambodia insurance policies plunge 51% despite premium rise
General contracts fell 63.51% while life contracts dropped 45.41%.
4 days ago
Asian insurers tighten renewable project cover
Asian insurers tighten renewable project cover
Large utility schemes still receive competitive terms when designs and data meet underwriter standards.
4 days ago
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How exposed are Asia's factories to cyberattacks?
Many industrial losses fall outside traditional insurance policies.
Are Hongkongers ready to fund longer lives without relying on family?
One in five expect children to help fund retirement and care.
How can Asian households plan further ahead?
More than half of people have no financial plan beyond one year.
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Middle East war exposes cash-flow risks for Singapore SMEs
UOI CEO says many businesses remain underinsured amid rising operating costs.
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EFGH bets on embedded microinsurance beyond Singapore's wealthy
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Most consumers don’t need big insurance policies, said EFGH's CEO David Ng.
4 days ago
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Fraud costs expose Hong Kong insurers’ payments lag
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Cheques and manual work persist as fraud costs reach up to 5% of revenue.
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Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield
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Investment-grade issuance now accounts for more than half of the market.
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Singapore insurers expand beyond protection into wealth planning
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Only 41% of consumers own life insurance.
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Insurers tighten control over Hormuz shipping routes
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Japan and South Korea face higher exposure to Gulf energy risks.
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Companies rethink health cover as claim costs climb
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MOH rider changes tighten coverage and lift co-payment exposure from April 2026.
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