Delay, deny, defend
Profile of a modern life insurer
Cyber reinsurance booms in APAC
The cost of Nat CAT for accident and health insurance
General
Hong Kong: Marine insurance is booming
Cyber, political risk and the talent shortage in insurance
Building on insurance core strengths
Data analytics in selling insurance
Accelerating AI development for insurance products
Insuring electric vehicles in Singapore
Coverage and premiums in Singapore EV insurance
EV insurance adoption increases in Singapore
Life & health
Virtual insurer shows what the future looks like
India
India rolls out the red carpet for foreign players
Agriculture insurance adoption sees a surge
Outpatient coverage can be a game changer
Ample opportunities for foreign reinsurers in India
India needs to expand its actuarial base rapidly
Competition, technology and regulation are the new challenges
Life insurance in India is going strong
InsurTech role crucial for insuring India by 2047
EVs to drive Indian motor insurance
Making insurance for all by 2047 a reality
Health insurance in India sees rapid growth
Insurance awareness critical for a developed India
Four risks trends shaping insurance broking
Growth opportunities abound for smart insurance brokers
Commercial insurance brokers need to digitalise to survive
AI will not outpace humans in insurance broking
China prepares insurers for its ageing population
Outlook for China's insurance sector in 2025
Insurers could be better positioned to extend flood cover
Market volatility and Gen AI drive insurance M&A
Building skills for digital takaful and insurance
Brand matters
Three focus areas for APAC insurance leaders in 2025
Asian
Australians prefer to protect cars over themselves
Nippon Life in talks for the biggest acquisition by a Japanese insurer
Thailand: Regulator overhauls motor insurance rules
Product bites
People on the move
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The protection gap for cyber in APAC means that there is an opportunity for reinsurers to support the growth of a sustainable market over the long term.
A lot of focus in reinsurance is on Nat CAT, specifically on property lines. Often-overlooked is the human cost of Nat CAT, with accident and health lines getting much less attention.
Marine insurance seems to be surfing the wave of increased global trade – while avoiding the worst pitfalls of cyber, political risk and climate change.
Global specialist insurance companies are often in the best position to spot early signs of growth bubbles in the risk landscape.
For one global insurer, Singapore and the rest of Asia offer the prospect of significant growth in the years ahead.
We spoke to the IRDAI’s Mr Debasish Panda about his vision to insure every Indian by 2047 and opportunities in the Indian market.
Sustained efforts by the Indian government and insurance industry are supporting the country’s farmers against the vagaries of climate change.
Health insurance in India is in for a significant transformation. From traditional hospitalisation covers to policies that cover outpatient treatment and promote wellness, a preventative regimen could soon be the norm.
As risks continue to evolve, experts around the world have to reassess the importance of existing and emerging risks constantly.
Tales of insurance M&A deals often focus on synergies. The synergies arising from the AUB Group’s acquisition of Tysers are plain to see.
Commercial insurance intermediaries such as brokers still rely on manual processes, which lead to inefficiencies and errors.
As the Chinese population ages, the federal government is taking proactive measures to promote the development of elderly care services.
Advances in data and technology offer opportunities to bridge the coverage gap, build resilience and support more flood-prepared communities in the face of escalating climate risks.
The insurance industry’s M&A landscape is being reshaped by rising interest rates and the transformative power of generative AI.
The licensing and regulatory framework for digital insurers and takaful operators may be supportive, but they will still need a range of skills among employees to implement it.
Australians are now almost three times more likely to insure their car instead of their biggest asset – themselves and their earning potential – with new research revealing a deepening national crisis in access to affordable financial...
Nippon Life Insurance is in the final stages of buyout talks with US life insurer Resolution Life Group, Resolution in what would be a $8.2bn deal, reported Reuters.