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China pushes insurers to tailor products for women
NewsAugust 6, 20261 min read

China pushes insurers to tailor products for women

Local authorities were encouraged to reduce counter-guarantee requirements. China introduced new measures covering artificial intelligence, energy and financial support for women, including guidance for insurers to develop products tailored to…

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Vietnam insurance rules let 62 disease groups skip referrals
NewsAugust 6, 20262 min read

Vietnam insurance rules let 62 disease groups skip referrals

Those with serious and rare conditions can go directly to specialised medical facilities from 1 July. Vietnam will introduce new Social Insurance and Health Insurance regulations nationwide from 1 July…

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Australia’s wealth gap punishes younger adults
NewsAugust 6, 20262 min read

Australia’s wealth gap punishes younger adults

Those aged 25 to 34 added just $67,620 in household wealth over the past 2 years. The wealth and well-being gap between older and younger Australians is widening and could…

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China unemployment insurance shields firms from layoffs
NewsAugust 5, 20261 min read

China unemployment insurance shields firms from layoffs

Companies that avoid or minimise job cuts can keep receiving refunds on prior year premiums. China has extended several unemployment insurance measures until the end of 2026, including policies that…

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National Australia Bank insurance app cuts bushfire risk to 1.5%
NewsAugust 5, 20262 min read

National Australia Bank insurance app cuts bushfire risk to 1.5%

Customers can use the free rating tool to identify property upgrades before the fire season. National Australia Bank (NAB) has launched a new initiative to help homeowners lower their insurance…

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APAC obesity gap leaves employers with higher claims
NewsAugust 5, 20262 min read

APAC obesity gap leaves employers with higher claims

Many health plans do not cover obesity medicines, treatments or surgery unless tied to another condition. Asia-Pacific (APAC) is facing growing health and insurance costs as obesity rates rise, with…

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Indonesia life premiums rise 5% as claims hit $2.1b
NewsAugust 5, 20261 min read

Indonesia life premiums rise 5% as claims hit $2.1b

Booked new business premiums reached $1.5b from January to March 2026. Indonesia’s life insurance industry recorded booked new business premiums of $1.5b (Rp27.90t) in January to March 2026 (Q1 2026),…

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South Korean insurers gain capital as equity risk rises
NewsAugust 5, 20262 min read

South Korean insurers gain capital as equity risk rises

Required capital also increased by $6.7b as the stock market rally expanded equity exposure. South Korean insurers’ capital adequacy ratios improved in the first quarter as higher earnings and gains…

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Sri Lanka insurance profits sink 28% on claims surge in Q4 2025
NewsAugust 5, 20261 min read

Sri Lanka insurance profits sink 28% on claims surge in Q4 2025

Total claims incurred by life and general insurers rose 18.4% year on year in the fourth quarter. Sri Lanka’s insurance industry profits in the fourth quarter of 2025 (Q4 2025)…

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QBE launches risk tools as compliance pressure rises
NewsAugust 5, 20262 min read

QBE launches risk tools as compliance pressure rises

The tools generate reports with recommendations mitigation steps and supporting resources. QBE Insurance launched a suite of interactive self-assessments developed by its Risk Solutions team to help businesses identify potential…

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