Conference season chaos
Malaysia
Keeping L&H coverage affordable increasingly important
Foreign workforce in the country offers unique opportunities for insurers
General insurance sector poised for strategic growth
Malaysian Re sees stable renewal season for Asian reinsurance sector
APAC: Political risk is lower, but underwriting remains challenging
Beneath APAC's stability, local political risks loom large
Navigating headwinds to political risk insurance growth in Asia
India
Insurers are renewing themselves to insure rapidly growing renewable energy sources
GIC Re: Powering global expansion through strategic initiatives
New kid on the block to shake up India's reinsurance market
Current challenges and emerging risks in marine insurance
IFRS17 and market pressures reshape Indonesia's reinsurance sector
General
Solar farms: Balancing power amidst competing interests
Sovereign risk transfer: Insurance must speak the language of public finance
Marine war risks - A reality check for marine insurers in Asia
Life & health
Reimagining aging in Asia
Continuity or collapse: The silent risk in Asia's great wealth transfer
Universal health insurance eludes transgender people
Driving inclusive insurance
Advancing DEI practices as insurance workplaces diversify
As insurance ages, it must attract young talent
Can the GBA ease Hong Kong's ageing crisis?
Judicial interpretation of social insurance law stirs intense public debate
Singapore: Retiring well despite longevity risks
Asia's insurance industry urged to leverage climate data and risk management to close protection gaps
Asian
Australia: Around one fifth of Australians have increased their health insurance excess for cheaper cover
China: New law to enhance public health emergency response
Japan: Market sees huge hike in insurance premiums for solar power equipment
Vietnam: Bancassurance revenue hits record, market shifts
South Korea: Depression cases surpass 1.1m in 2024
Products and alliances
People on the move
MARKET PROFILE - Malaysia
MARKET SPOTLIGHT - India
India’s national reinsurer is looking to expand its international portfolio and also readying itself to take on competition on the domestic front.
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POLITICAL RISK
Political risk in APAC has lowered since its peak in 2021, despite continued unrest in some countries. But despite the subdued risk landscape, underwriting remains challenging due to the unpredictable nature of political decisions and events.
Malaysian Re expects the upcoming renewal season for the Asian reinsurance sector to build on the positive momentum seen in 2025, supported by improved pricing and broader coverage options.
INSURANCE - General
As solar farms chase maximum land yields to boost returns, insurers warn that cramped layouts without proper access are driving up repair costs and claim losses.
Now that it’s October, conference season is in full swing. Renewal discussions are well underway, and everyone is trying to fit yet another meeting into an already packed schedule.
With the rise of healthcare costs placing greater pressure on families, experts believe demand for affordable, flexible and accessible offerings will rise.
Migrant foreign workers in Malaysia constitute around 15% of the country’s total workforce. With their unique requirements and status in the country, they offer some unique opportunities for the local general insurers.
Growth for the Malaysian general insurance industry has remained robust despite global economic headwinds stemming from escalating trade tensions and inflationary pressures.
Once a magnet for stable returns, Asia Pacific is now grappling with geopolitical tensions, populist policymaking, and shifting alliances.
Political risk insurance remains resilient in Asia, with demand rising across Southeast Asia despite ongoing geopolitical uncertainty.
India has set ambitious targets to ensure its energy security and achieve its global climate commitments, which include putting in place 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable capacity by 2030 and achieve net-zero status by 2070.
Valueattics Re is India’s first private reinsurer to get a licence from the insurance regulator to operate in the Indian market.
Indonesia’s reinsurance sector combines local and international players, with limited domestic capitalisation posing ongoing challenges.
Insurers must deepen their understanding of public finance to effectively integrate sovereign insurance into public financial management systems.
The incidence of war and the threat of wars across many maritime routes across Asia has severely impacted the shipping industry.
Universal health coverage schemes in APAC are failing transgender individuals, who are frequently excluded from essential gender-affirming services and mental health support.
An inclusive beneficiary policy is more than just a response to the regulator’s stance; rather, it is a direct reflection of the company’s values.
Diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has become a priority for insurers as workforces diversify and hybrid arrangements gain traction.
As Hong Kong’s population rapidly ages and care costs soar, nearly 100,000 seniors have moved to mainland Greater Bay Area cities in the past decade, leading to healthcare gaps and regulatory hurdles.
A judicial interpretation of a social security law by China’s Supreme People’s Court to proactively address and strengthen labour rights protection andpromote harmonious labour relations has stirred intense public debate in China.
The Singapore Actuarial Conference 2025 proved actuaries are at the forefront of tackling complex longevity and medical issues, with experts addressing issues such as retirement income and vulnerability of ageing citizens.
The 21st Asia Nat CAT and climate change summit called for urgent action as Asia faces mounting threats from super typhoons, floods and rising sea levels.
Around 2.4m Australians (17% of the country’s population) with private health insurance have increased their excess in the past two years to reduce their premiums according to new research by Money.com.au.
China has enacted a new law to regulate the response to public health emergencies and enhance the country’s capacity to address such situations according to news agency Xinhua.
A survey conducted among insurance companies in Japan revealed that insurance premiums for solar power equipment has nearly doubled on average over the past five years, reported the Mainichi Shimbun.