Data insight

Victoria drives rise in Australia's motor theft claims as insurance losses hit A$243m

June 4 2026

National theft claims would have fallen 10% in 2025 without Victoria's surge, ICA data shows.

Cyber, data risks dominate Asia D&O risks as boards recalibrate priorities — WTW

June 3 2026

Asia’s D&O risk outlook is shifting toward operational and conduct risks, as cyber threats remain dominant.

Specialty lines under extreme stress as Hormuz crisis tests reinsurance resilience — Howden Re

May 29 2026

A surge in claims and premiums across marine and war-related insurance is testing specialty markets, while reinsurers hold steady on capacity.

India life insurers’ new business premiums jump 39% in April, led by group business growth

May 28 2026

India’s life insurers kicked off the financial year with strong growth, led by group business expansion that boosted both premium collections and overall coverage levels.

South Korean insurers post higher profits in Q1 2026 as investment gains offset weaker underwriting

May 28 2026

The country's life insurers experienced adverse losses, offsetting premium growth, while non-lifers posted stable insurance income during the quarter.

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Australia and New Zealand lead APAC insurance M&A in Q1 as India activity slows

May 27 2026

Cross-border expansion by global insurers underpinned Asia-Pacific insurance M&A in Q1 2026, with a rebound in Australia and New Zealand.

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Claims handling breaches rise across Australia’s general insurance sector

May 27 2026

Home and motor lines drove a rise in breaches, while some segments showed improvement in compliance levels.

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Direct customer ownership key to improving profitability for India's general insurers — Praxis

May 25 2026

Persistent underwriting losses and high distribution costs weigh on India’s general insurers, with direct models and customer ownership seen as key to improving economics.

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India GI premiums reach new heights as health, cargo and personal accident offset April fire slump

May 25 2026

Several major lines helped contribute to record monthly premiums, cushioning a sharp pullback in fire, where coverage remains thin.

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HK reinsurance segment swings to 2025 underwriting loss

May 22 2026

Provisional data shows Hong Kong’s reinsurance inward premiums rose 9.41% in 2025 despite the reversal in underwriting results.

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