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One country, two systems, three currencies: GBA means ‘complexities' for insurers
Despite multiple currencies and government systems there is a major business opportunity not only in the region itself but also as a hub for Mainland China.
Customer confidence increased by Hong Kong RBC regime
The combined impact of HK RBC and IFRS 17 has led to an improvement in: product mix, economic valuation, and corporate governance by insurers, says Chow Tai Fook CFO.
Rapid Asian demographic change to revamp health and wealth coverage
A massive expansion in Asia’s middle class means that demographic change will be accompanied by an evolution in the type of health and wealth management products that Asian insurers offer.
Insurers should take advantage of currently favourable conditions for cyber risks: Panel
Experts says there is growing awareness, however misplaced confidence is still leaving gaps in cyber preparedness.
AI tools are streamlining claims and boosting profitability says President of Tokio Marine Newa
The Taiwanese insurer has utilised AI and data analytics to transform underwriting and claims processing in Taiwan’s highly competitive insurance market.
More research needed to integrate impact of chronic climate change into underwriting
Lots of cash has been invested to understand the acute impact of climate change, but chronic effects such as higher temperatures need more attention.
DEI helps insurers keep up with shifting demographics and customer needs
A clear consensus emerged from an EAIC 2024 panel: Diversity, equity and inclusion isn’t just the right thing to do, it’s also good for insurance businesses.
Consumer demand driving digital shift in Korean insurance
Embedded insurance products are proliferating but human relationships remain vital to selling and underwriting insurance.
East Asian insurers and regulators urged to ramp up collaboration on sustainability 
Hard-hitting panel at EAIC urged greater unity across East Asian insurers to incorporate better sustainability practices.

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P&C insurers in three major North Asian markets of China, Japan, and Taiwan hold almost three times the amount of regulatory capital for asset risk than US carriers.
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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.
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Lower cyber loss severity in Asia, but region seeing a noticeable uptick in incidents: Allianz
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Asset risk higher for Asia Pac P&C insurers than US carriers
P&C insurers in three major North Asian markets of China, Japan, and Taiwan hold almost three times the amount of regulatory capital for asset risk than US carriers.
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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.
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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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Global reinsurers Nat Cat budgets under threat from Hurricane Milton
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