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Data and Data Journalism
09 February 2026
Philippines' life premiums rise 14.5% to nearly US$7bn in 2025
Insurance penetration improved to 1.78% in 2025, as insurers paid 121.9bn pesos (approx. US$2.08bn) in life benefits and sector assets climbed past 2 trillion pesos.
09 February 2026
India general insurers’ claim settlement slips in FY2025 as agri backlog weighs on sector
Nearly one in three reported claims remained pending at the end of FY2025, with standalone health insurers outperforming general insurers on claim settlement ratios and speed.
05 February 2026
Pacific commercial insurance rates drop 12% in Q4 2025
The region recorded the steepest rate drop globally for the sixth straight quarter, according to Marsh data.
05 February 2026
Asia commercial insurance rates extend soft run with third consecutive 5% drop in Q4
Region saw its eighth straight quarter of declines, with financial and professional lines, and cyber both logging 10% rate reductions.
03 February 2026
India's general insurers extend strong momentum into December as aviation, PA lift year-end premiums
Personal accident premiums surged 149.5% year on year, and aviation more than doubled, up 115.7%, while miscellaneous was the lone drag on December growth.
All Data Journalism

Analysis
02 February 2026
Korea's core capital reforms to spur capital adjustments, but near-term impact remains limited
Mandatory core capital rule from January 2027 targets heavy hybrid use, raising refinancing pressure, but is viewed as credit positive with limited near-term ratings impact.
29 January 2026
Beazley’s two-decade cyber business is the true target in Zurich’s £7.7bn bid — Huntington
The latest multi-billion offer from Zurich Insurance is seen as a tactical attempt to capture Beazley's dominant cyber franchise while testing the board’s resolve with a valuation lower than previous private offers. 
23 January 2026
Australia's insurance complaints rise 16% as GI disputes nearly double since 2020–21
AFCA’s 2024-25 report highlights a surge in add-on insurance disputes, though delays in claims handling continue to improve.
22 January 2026
AM Best cuts global reinsurance outlook to stable amid softening market and nat cat, casualty volatility  
Rating agency's shift reflects a market inflection point where record US$660bn in capital has restored buyer leverage and eroded the pricing power reinsurers enjoyed during the recent hard market.
21 January 2026
APAC’s 2025 economic, insured losses below decade averages despite Myanmar quake, China floods — Gallagher Re
The region recorded about US$87bn in economic losses, 24% below the 10-year average, and about US$10bn in insured losses, 36% below.
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Expert insight

“There’s an end in sight to the UK and US markets and reinsurers want to expand their opportunities and they have a huge amount of appetite for Asian risk.”

Matthew Rose
Matthew RoseManaging Director at Guy Carpenter
“Malaysia, Indonesia and India are very under-penetrated markets. Insurance products in these countries are offered to large corporates and the big-market segment, but SMEs are really overlooked.”

Theo Pitsikas
Theo PitsikasAPAC Head of SME at Zurich

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The renewable energy shift creates a complex risk landscape for APAC insurers. This whitepaper examines the potential for reinsurance pools to reduce risks linked to the region's transition.

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