Reinsurance renewals at 1 April continued the softening trend. The insurance industry from 6 to 10 April saw a strong mix of product innovation, strategic retirement and cyber protection partnerships.…
Read article →Japan saw double-digit price drops in property catastrophe and property per risk lines. Reinsurance prices in Asia and India fell during the April 1 renewal season as an increase in…
Read article →Japan remains a major contributor. Global pension assets were estimated at $68.3t in 2025, as defined contribution (DC) savings continued to drive growth, according to the Thinking Ahead Institute’s (TAI)…
Read article →Insurers and brokers are helping airlines develop programmes that reward better risk management. Ongoing conflict in the Middle East is increasing operational and insurance pressures for airlines across Asia, according…
Read article →In 2025, Ping An recorded approximately 90 million monthly online users. Ping An Insurance (Group) announced major upgrades to its artificial intelligence (AI)‑powered Express Service and Global Emergency Assistance, marking…
Read article →Prior to his current appointment, he was the head of Commercial of Coface Japan. Coface, a trade credit risk management company, has appointed Darren Chan as Country Manager for Malaysia…
Read article →The regulator also said it plans to introduce further measures to support the captive insurance market. Hong Kong’s Insurance Authority is reviewing medical insurance products, with a focus on coverage,…
Read article →Geopolitical and political risk is now cited as the top concern by 65% of firms. The conflict in the Middle East is increasing pressure on trade credit insurance and risk…
Read article →Insurance profit for the year also dropped 17.3%. Kyobo Life reported a net profit of $0.5b (KRW763.2b) for the 2025 fiscal year, a 9.2% year-on-year increase. This growth reversed a…
Read article →Physical climate risk is now seen as a wider financial threat beyond underwriting. Asia-Pacific (APAC) insurers face mounting pressure to boost underwriting and risk planning as extreme weather drives insured…
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