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Thursday, March 13, 2025
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People moves

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paula-ter-brake-named-as-chubb-life-new-zealands-next-ceo
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Key stories

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japan-insurer-overseas-mampa-boom-set-to-continue
complete-control-foreign-insurers-mull-india-fdi-rule-change
generali-bullish-on-china-life-prospects-despite-low-rate-risks
2025-regulatory-road-map-japan-insurers-get-ready-for-rbc

(Re)in Focus

"Japan is likely to remain the focus of AIR activity in Asia but the problem is it’s difficult to assess the impact of rate rises because we don’t know what individual companies have done with their ALM."

Greg Solomon
Greg SolomonActuarial Consultant

Editor's choice

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philippines-insurance-commission-delays-pfrs-17-implementation-to-2027
rga-names-alissa-holz-as-new-ceo-for-australia-and-new-zealand
bnm-moh-epf-plans-develop-basic-health-insurance-takaful-products-for-malaysia
south-korea-identifies-krw1-15-trillion-in-insurance-fraud-cases-in-2024
chinese-regulators-issue-plan-to-advance-green-finance-in-insurance
manulife-and-global-atlantic-agree-landmark-ltc-reinsurance-transaction
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Analysis
DeepSeek might offer boundless opportunities, but insurers should remain careful
Some industry players have been quick to test and adopt the open-source solution, but experts warn the new model has yet to be put through its paces.
High-net-worth individuals to lead medical insurance expansion in Hong Kong
Nearly half of Hong Kong's high-net-worth individuals plan to purchase new health policies, significantly outpacing Singapore’s 30%, a survey showed.
Japan insurer M&A deals eclipse Asia Pac market in 2024
Nippon Life’s $8bn December move for Resolution Life was twice the size of five largest 2024 Asia Pac M&A deals combined.
Nippon Life ahead of GHG asset management emissions reduction targets
Japanese firm reduced total amount of GHGs in its investment portfolio by 45.9% in FY 2023/24, compared to 2010.
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Data and Data Journalism
APAC reinsurance market to exceed US$68bn by 2029: GlobalData
Growing interest in ILS, cyber segment opportunity underlines growth potential for APAC market.
Commercial broker satisfaction in Australia declines, particularly among SMEs: Vero
Brokers generally remain valued, but proactive engagement is needed to support smaller clients.
Thailand's non-life insurance industry rebounds to profitability in 2023: AM Best
Regulatory support, market consolidation, and shifting premium dynamics are reshaping country's non-life landscape.
High-net-worth individuals to lead medical insurance expansion in Hong Kong
Nearly half of Hong Kong's high-net-worth individuals plan to purchase new health policies, significantly outpacing Singapore’s 30%, a survey showed.
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Asset intensive reinsurance

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high-interest-rates-a-game-changer-for-life-insurance-growth-swiss-re-forecasts
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Regulatory

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south-koreas-fsc-to-ease-capital-adequacy-requirements-for-insurers-report
philippines-insurance-commission-delays-pfrs-17-implementation-to-2027
south-korea-identifies-krw1-15-trillion-in-insurance-fraud-cases-in-2024
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chinese-regulators-issue-plan-to-advance-green-finance-in-insurance
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Changing demographics

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igloo-launches-its-first-direct-to-consumer-platform-in-indonesia
emering-asias-middle-class-women-have-appetite-to-spend-more-on-insurance-peak-re-report
rapid-asian-demographic-change-to-revamp-health-and-wealth-coverage
gen-z-millennials-drive-85-of-personal-lines-insurance-sales-in-india-as-demand-for-insurtech-soars
thailand-life-insurance-gwp-to-surpass-us22bn-by-2028-globaldata
south-korean-insurers-targetting-tailored-products-for-women-report
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