Gisella Lobo is a Reporter at (Re)in Asia, covering the senior appointments, regulatory changes and strategic moves shaping Asia Pacific's insurers. Areas of specialty include people moves across life, non-life and broking, insurance regulation and public health schemes, and insurer deals in markets including India, Singapore, Hong Kong, South Korea and Southeast Asia.
However, only around 1 in 10 life and health policies are purchased through direct digital channels, as buyers continue to seek human advice before committing.
Set to launch in November 2026, the policy will be reviewed and expanded over time to align with technological advancements and the adoption of AI across society.
The proposed legislative amendment aims to ensure risks arising in the disaster insurance market are distributed more equitably between insurers and the state.
The earthquake left a trail of destruction across Nagqu City, collapsing at least 339 homes, forcing more than 12,000 people to relocate and disrupting rail and road links.
The Financial Supervisory Commission has instructed insurers to prepare for typhoon-related claims and support affected customers as Typhoon Champi prompts precautionary closures across the island.
Backed by double-digit revenue growth in 2026, PVI Insurance is partnering with one of Thailand's largest banks to support its expansion across Asia Pacific.
