Long-held paradigms are being challenged every day in the actuarial profession, by technological changes and changes in the dynamics between institutions and geopolitics, according to Singapore Actuarial Society President Alex Lee.
Over the past few years, regulators have taken action in the life insurance industry-modifying critical illness definitions, adjusting war and pandemic coverage, and occasionally mandating the inclusion of specific benefits in products.
The range of different life expectancies for populations in APAC presents significant longevity risk for life insurers, according to Canada Life Re's Senior Longevity Risk Solutions Actuary Niall Quinn.
Singapore Actuarial Society President Alex Lee has called on actuaries to invest time and energy to study human and physical history properly, explore alternative views of risk and optimise their work for long-term survival.
Prudential has delivered solid, high-quality growth in the first half of 2026, reflecting the strength of its diversified multi-market and multi-channel business model and disciplined execution of its strategy.
As part of a broader plan to liberalise foreign insurer access to Kazakhstan, the country is considering lowering barriers to entry.
Over the past month, Asia has been hit by two Nat CAT events, namely typhoon Dolphin in China, the Philippines and Taiwan, and Japan's 5.9-magnitude earthquake.
FWD Group Holdings has announced that its net profit after tax reached a record $172m in the first half of this year. This was an increase of 269% on the $47m posted for the corresponding half in 2025.
New research from insurance-based wealth solutions provider, Utmost, has revealed a growing adoption and awareness of international wealth insurance across Asia.
From renewal nudges to roaming-plan triggers, Zurich's Digbijoy Shukla explains how data, timed correctly, is reshaping the insurer's approach to digital partnerships.