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Insurtechs spotlight significance of esg data and health innovations for carriers rein asia

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Insurtechs spotlight significance of esg data and health innovations for carriers rein asia
Monday, July 13, 2026
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News and analysis of insurance in Malaysia, covering market trends, regulation, underwriting, claims, and key industry developments.

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Vietnam breaks from Asia’s soft market trend as commercial rates rebound to 15% in Q4
Korea led the region’s softening with a 17% composite rate drop, while Taiwan and Hong Kong SAR also posted double-digit declines, according to Marsh data.

Prudential to lift stake in Malaysia life unit to 70% in US$375m deal
The deal, which already has regulatory approval, will raise Prudential’s stake by 19%.

Canopius APAC positioned for renewals growth with enhanced team
Specialty (re)insurer has added new underwriters to deal with softer market conditions.

APAC motor premiums soar in Q1 but rising claims pressure margins
Claims inflation weighs on APAC's motor insurers, eroding margins in key markets despite double-digit growth in the Philippines, Vietnam, and India.

South Korea's commercial insurance rates fall 25% in Q2 as softening trend continues across Asia
Intense competition drives broader coverage and more favourable terms amid falling premiums across the region.

Zurich targets SME insurance growth in underserved markets in APAC
Insurer is betting on automation, product design, and a supportive distribution network to fuel growth in the segment.

Malaysia's RBC 2 to reshape insurer strategies
Risk-sensitive capital requirements likely to prompt insurers to diversify portfolios, adopt advanced reinsurance strategies, and rethink growth plans.

Soaring healthcare costs push Asia’s insurers to revise strategies, exit markets
Industry leaders call for greater transparency, enhanced claims oversight, and expanded preventive care, as rising medical costs drive up policyholders’ premiums and insurers’ loss ratios.

Shadow and elusive fleets: Asia's marine insurers navigating murkier waters
Hundreds of vessels are moving around the oceans, operating around sanctions, and creating additional risks for insurers.
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