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Cyber premium hikes, cancellations rank among top ransomware impacts in Australia, Singapore

October 16 2026

Half of Australian respondents and 47% in Singapore reported higher cyber insurance costs or lost coverage following ransomware attacks, exceeding the global average of 42%.

Hong Kong insurance complaints rise 10% in H1 over operational and claims issues

October 2 2026

The IA described the figure as modest relative to premium growth, which reached 32% in the first quarter.

South Korea motor insurers swing to H1 underwriting loss as combined ratio hits 101.9%

Korea motor insurers post first H1 underwriting loss in 6 years as combined ratio hits 101.9%

September 15 2026

Rate increases and a larger insured vehicle pool helped lift premiums in H1 2026, although worsening claims costs weighed on the segment.

South Korea's non-life premium growth accelerates to 11.8% in Q2

September 14 2026

Premium growth accelerated from Q1 as long-term business expanded 14.1%, while general insurance grew at a moderate pace led by motor.

Hong Kong insurance business receipts index rises 60.7% YoY in Q2

Hong Kong insurance business receipts index rises 60.7% in Q2

September 14 2026

The insurance business receipts index edged higher to 334.9 in the second quarter, up from 317.1 in the previous three months.

GIFT City Q1 GWP doubles to US$419m on life and fire reinsurance surge

GIFT City Q1 premiums rise almost tenfold to US$419m

September 7 2026

Reinsurance continued to dominate business though gains were offset by declines in health, personal accident and motor.

AI amplifies existing cyber risks as APAC takes 10% of global premiums: Swiss Re

Existing cyber risks amplified by AI, with APAC at 10% of global premium — Swiss Re

September 2 2026

Global cyber premiums are projected to reach US$16.4bn in 2026.

Australia rebuild costs rise 30% as disaster repairs strain housing capacity

Australia home insurance premiums face pressure as rebuild costs rise 30%

September 1 2026

Roof tiles have risen 77% in five years and Queensland build costs went up around 45% since 2021, with insurers receiving 409,094 home claims worth A$11.3bn (US$8.1bn) since 2022, according to ICA fig...

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Malaysia medical claims inflation hits 12.3% in 2025

August 28 2026

Utilisation, not price, drove most of the rise, with insurers and takaful operators paying RM13.5bn (US$3.35bn) on about 1.08 million claims.

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Philippine premiums rise 16.2% in Q2 as insurance penetration improves

August 24 2026

Insurance density also increased 15.24% to PHP2,468.63 (US$39.98) per person, compared with PHP2,142.19 in the same period last year.

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Munich Re regains top spot in AM Best reinsurer rankings as APAC groups reshuffle

August 19 2026

A stronger euro helped the German reinsurer overtake Swiss Re, while Peak Re climbed to 12th on revenue growth and Korean Re slipped to eighth.

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Singapore life new business premiums rise 28.1% in Q2

August 13 2026

IP and rider new business jumped after April rule changes, while H1 maturity payouts increased sharply

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