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14 October 2024
Emerging Asia’s middle class women have appetite to spend more on insurance: Peak Re report
There is a "significant opportunity" for insurers to develop products that provide financial security and resonate with priorities of the demographic.
11 October 2024
Lower cyber loss severity in Asia, but region seeing a noticeable uptick in incidents: Allianz
Asian firms face rising cyber threats despite lower loss severity, as Allianz warns of increasing incidents and evolving regulatory landscape.
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Indonesia non-life market shifts up a gear ahead of motor insurance mandate
Strong economic fundamentals support the sector which posted strong first quarter figures in a number of product lines.
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HK Insurance Authority warns of rising cyber threat
Cyber insurance penetration in Hong Kong is half the level of Singapore as a percentage of GDP.
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Regulations among key catalysts for continued growth momentum of APAC cyber insurance: Gallagher Re
Low penetration rates, evolving risks, regulatory environment, and digitalisation means cyber should continue to grow swiftly in the region.
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15 October 2024
Hong Kong insurers’ solvency ratios halve under RBC
The addition of several additional risk management metrics has significantly reduced Hong Kong insurers capital levels under the new regime.
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Emerging Asia’s middle class women have appetite to spend more on insurance: Peak Re report
There is a "significant opportunity" for insurers to develop products that provide financial security and resonate with priorities of the demographic.
11 October 2024
Lower cyber loss severity in Asia, but region seeing a noticeable uptick in incidents: Allianz
Asian firms face rising cyber threats despite lower loss severity, as Allianz warns of increasing incidents and evolving regulatory landscape.
10 October 2024
Global reinsurers Nat Cat budgets under threat from Hurricane Milton
Asia Pac 1.1 renewals could be impacted, with one analyst warning the worst-case loss scenario could spark a "super hard" reinsurance market.
09 October 2024
Asia Pac HNWs offer major growth for insurers: Swiss Re
The region is now home to roughly 30% of the global HNW store of wealth, second in the world only to the US.
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Rapid Asian demographic change to revamp health and wealth coverage
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Insurers should take advantage of currently favourable conditions for cyber risks: Panel
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27 September 2024
DEI helps insurers keep up with shifting demographics and customer needs
26 September 2024
Consumer demand driving digital shift in Korean insurance
26 September 2024
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25 September 2024
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24 September 2024
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Peak Re Forum 2024 (Hong Kong)
24 September 2024
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