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Jul 2025

Insurance


General

Air accidents and aviation insurance in South Asia

While the safety record of air travel still remains reliable, air accidents have made a surge in recent times. As air travel is growing rapidly in South Asia and insurance capacity is ample, will the market see an increase in aviation insurance premiums?
 

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Insurers racing to private markets

As insurers look to chase yields, diversification and balance sheet stability, they are racing to private markets where regulators are willing or supportive.
 

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The need for digital accessibility for insurance in SEA

Southeast Asia’s insurance sector lags rising digital expectations, despite high mobile and internet adoption across the region.
 

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The value of climate scenario analysis for insurers: a strategic imperative for the future of Asia

As climate risks grow more complex and interconnected, climate scenario analysis is emerging as a vital strategic tool for Asian insurers – helping them navigate uncertainty, protect assets and liabilities, and build resilience in the face of a warming world.
 

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ESG's interconnected components can create systemic risks

It is crucial for insurers to adopt a wholistic approach to ESG, rather than focussing on individual elements, as components are interconnected and can create systemic risks. A wholistic view can allow insurers to ensure the long-term resilience of their business.
 

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Embracing ESG for a sustainable and resilient society

The AXA group has been leading the way in climate transition and fostering a resilient society through a multi-faceted approach.
 

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Heatwaves are raising the global temperature

Heatwaves are bound to increase as global warming and climate change continue unabated. Insurance can only help to mitigate some of the distress, especially financial stress, caused as a consequence of heatwaves.
 

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Growing with purpose

As Markel sets its sights on becoming a leading specialty insurer across Asia Pacific and the Middle East, Markel’s Andrew McMellin outlines the company’s vision to put Markel on the map by deepening local relevance, empowering talent, and delivering operational excellence.
 

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Bringing purpose and value

With Mr Rob Kosova at its helm, QBE Asia has positioned itself to help ensure a more resilient future for Asia through solutions to complex issues and plugging protection gaps.
 

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Life & health

Medical Inflation: Can insurers keep pace with rising costs and consumer expectations?

As medical inflation continues to outpace economic growth, insurers in Asia are grappling with rising healthcare costs, shifting consumer expectations, and the urgent need for innovation. At a roundtable co-hosted by Verisk and Asia Insurance Review, industry leaders explored the major drivers behind escalating costs, the influence of digital-savvy consumers, and how insurers must rethink product design, distribution, and healthcare partnerships to remain relevant in a rapidly aging and increasingly health-conscious region.
 

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