Analysis

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Australia's GI sector posts 22% surge in Q2 insurance service result, as retail gains offset speciality declines

September 4 2025

Cyber, marine and D&O lines posted sharp swings in claims and profits, while householders and domestic motor drove industry growth, APRA data shows.

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APAC motor premiums soar in Q1 but rising claims pressure margins

August 27 2025

Claims inflation weighs on APAC's motor insurers, eroding margins in key markets despite double-digit growth in the Philippines, Vietnam, and India.

Asian reinsurers step up global expansion as protection gap persists: AM Best

August 25 2025

Overseas growth, stronger results, and cat bond innovation define 2024–25, but Asia’s low insurance penetration leaves risks exposed.

China Re maintains top-five spot in global list of reinsurers, but FX swings weigh on some in APAC: AM Best

August 20 2025

Swiss Re’s adoption of IFRS 17 saw it top AM Best's global IFRS 17 reinsurer rankings, as rate softening in Japan marked a year of change for Asia’s largest reinsurers.

Time zone and sector risk add complexity to cyber insurance in Asia Pacific

August 11 2025

APAC cyber incident frequency rises 134% over four years, as AI threats, zone positioning, and hidden SPOFs push cyber risk beyond technical boundaries.

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Asia’s health and mortality protection gap grows, but insurance appetite surging in emerging markets: Swiss Re

August 4 2025

60% of emerging Asia consumers plan to buy life insurance within a year, offering insurers a major growth opportunity amid widening protection gaps.

Japan P&I outperforms in 2024 as IG peers tackle record pool claims

July 29 2025

A surge in high-severity losses pushed several P&I clubs’ combined ratios above 110%.

Japan’s insurers steady amid market shifts, but interest rate and FX risks loom: S&P Global

July 28 2025

Carriers are maintaining stable credit profiles, but interest rate shocks, FX swings, and new capital reforms pose growing risks.

Rising premiums persist despite cyclone pool reducing costs for Australia's high-risk areas: ACCC

July 22 2025

The ACCC highlighted that average premiums for home and strata are generally rising across Australia.

Financial resilience and adaptability to shield Asia's life insurers from 2025 volatility

July 11 2025

Hong Kong’s and Japan’s life insurance sectors are set to maintain stability though China and Taiwan face challenges.

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India’s insurance market rises 5% in June, but crop premiums see sharp drop

July 11 2025

Smaller players continued to surge, but several major state-run businsesses have booked large gains so far this year.

Tariffs slow China’s insurance growth, Asia market diverges: Swiss Re

July 10 2025

Reinsurer's report highlights how shifting trade flows, currency risks, and policy uncertainty are reshaping Asia’s insurance landscape.

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