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Five straight quarters passed without any catastrophe generating more than $10b in claims. Asia’s insured losses from natural catastrophes in the first half of the year were estimated to be…
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Parent funding lifted the solvency measure to 230% at the end of 2025. Generali China Insurance (GCI) is expected to maintain sufficient capital to support its planned premium growth whilst…
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Aon secured more than $26m in regional payouts over the past three years. Claims under transaction risk insurance are increasing across Asia-Pacific as the region’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market…
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The industry was valued at $277b in 2025. The global insurance brokers and agents market is expected to grow to $653.4b by 2035 from an estimated $299.6b in 2026, representing…
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Many industrial losses fall outside traditional insurance policies. Asia-Pacific (APAC) manufacturers are becoming more vulnerable to cyberattacks that can damage factories and disrupt production, but many may not have insurance…
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UOI CEO says many businesses remain underinsured amid rising operating costs. Singapore’s small and medium enterprises (SME) risk a sharper squeeze on profits if disruptions from the Middle East continue…
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The senior citizens segment is expected to expand by more than 3.5% annually. The global health insurance market, valued at more than $3t in 2022, is expected to grow at…
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Life premiums are projected to rise about 7% following tax and regulatory changes. Asia’s insurance markets are expected to grow faster than the global average in 2026, led by life…
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The target focuses solely on workplace injury cover for SMEs. Sompo International Holdings has agreed to acquire Service Insurance Companies, a US-based workers’ compensation insurer, as it looks to strengthen…
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Auditor supervised accounts will hold proceeds from property bonds and other holdings. Bangladesh’s Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has made the settlement of long-pending insurance claims its top priority…
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