The longevity economy: Structural shifts reshaping insurance, pensions and banking

The longevity economy: Structural shifts reshaping insurance, pensions and banking

The ageing global population is fundamentally reshaping the financial services industry while placing significant strain on public pension and insurance models. As populations transition toward retirement, financial institutions are pivoting...

AIR team | 10 Sep 2026

APAC reinsurance market to remain soft in 2026: Fitch

APAC reinsurance market to remain soft in 2026: Fitch

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) reinsurance market is likely to remain soft in 2026, with strong capital and ample capacity continuing to drive competition and put pressure on pricing. Ratings agency Fitch Ratings says the expected soft market is likely...

Jake Nathanoel Dellosa | 10 Sep 2026

Japan: HDI Global experts highlight accumulation risk as extreme weather intensifies

Japan: HDI Global experts highlight accumulation risk as extreme weather intensifies

In recent years, extreme precipitation associated with linear rainbands has triggered large-scale flooding and landslides, leading to more severe and costly loss events in Japan. Events such as the widespread heavy rainfall experienced...

Anoop Khanna | 10 Sep 2026

Japan: New solvency regime sparks life reinsurance surge

Japan: New solvency regime sparks life reinsurance surge

Japan's life reinsurance market has undergone quantitative expansion with an increase in ceded volume, as well as qualitative evolution involving a fundamental shift in the role of reinsurance, in recent years, according to The Toa...

AIR team | 08 Sep 2026

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China: Study finds inequity in social health insurance system

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Asia: Actuaries warned of risks posed by algorithmic data & global rules to profession's integrity

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