...Non-life insurer, Chubb Insurance Malaysia, has filed for an initial public offering (IPO) on Bursa Malaysia to sell 300m existing shares, or 30% of its issued capital....
Source : AIRPlus | 20 Nov 2025...Eight in 10 people (83%) in Singapore said they have delayed care in the past year, according to an Economist Impact report commissioned by Prudential....
Source : AIRPlus | 20 Nov 2025...Diversification will continue to drive reinsurer strategies in 2026 and beyond, according to Francis Savari, CEO of UIB Asia Reinsurance Brokers....
Source : AIRPlus | 17 Nov 2025...Australians of all ages are feeling the squeeze of rising costs, mental health pressures, and uncertainty about their financial futures, according to new independent research commissioned by the Council of Australian Life Insurers (CALI)....
Source : AIRPlus | 17 Nov 2025...Insurers tightening policy wordings, raising premiums and, in some cases, withdrawing from high-risk regions as traditional insurance models are tested by new and intensifying perils, according to a new report by Global Insurance Law Connect (GILC)....
Source : AIRPlus | 17 Nov 2025...The conversation around flood risk in the (re)insurance industry is "shifting from response to proactivity", according to Dr Andrew Smith, COO of Fathom, a water and climate information company....
Source : AIRPlus | 11 Nov 2025...Quantum security will emerge as a top priority for enterprises across the APAC region in 2026. More than 90% of the firms in the region are expected to invest in post-quantum technologies as cyber threats intensify "harvest now, decrypt later" tactics according to research and technology company For...
Source : AIRPlus | 11 Nov 2025...The Annuity Working Group (AWG), formed by the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP), has proposed the development of a regulatory framework to guide pension fund managers in dealings with fund participants at retirement age....
Source : AIRPlus | 10 Nov 2025...The Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) has released a report by its Annuity Working Group (AWG) that highlights key gaps in the current retirement landscape and proposes measures to broaden access to lifetime income solutions and strengthen Pakistan's retirement income framework....
Source : AIRPlus | 10 Nov 2025...The general insurance and takaful sector's operating profits were broadly sustained at MYR1.9bn in the first half of 2025, according to Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) report, titled "Financial Stability Review: First Half 2025"....
Source : AIRPlus | 10 Nov 2025...Global economic and policy uncertainties and the consequent volatile financial market conditions are expected to continue to pose a key downside risk to the performance of insurers and takaful operators (ITOs) in Malaysia, given their sizeable investment holdings in bonds and equities, according to...
Source : AIRPlus | 04 Nov 2025...Consumers who are optimistic about economic improvement are more likely to boost their insurance spending compared to those who believe the economy is deteriorating, a study by Hong Kong-headquartered global reinsurer Peak Reinsurance Company has found....
Source : AIRPlus | 04 Nov 2025...While financial security is regarded as a cornerstone for legacy planning across the region, more than half of the respondents to a survey by Sun Life Asia feared their wealth will not last beyond their children's generation, thus underscoring an urgent need for structured planning and financial lit...
Source : AIRPlus | 04 Nov 2025...The number of claims in Thailand arising from a powerful magnitude-8.2 earthquake that struck central Myanmar earlier this year was higher than expected, according to Swiss Re vice president and team lead, client underwriting, Mr Oh Tian Yu....
Source : AIRPlus | 04 Nov 2025...The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has issued new guidelines establishing a comprehensive regulatory framework to help insurers and distribution channels identify, prevent, and manage fraud-related risks....
Source : AIRPlus | 04 Nov 2025...Life insurers and takaful operators (ITOs) in Malaysia were affected by weaker equity investment performance amid uncertainty surrounding US tariffs in the first half of this year, according to Bank Negara Malaysia's (BNM) report, titled "Financial Stability Review: First Half 2025"....
Source : AIRPlus | 30 Oct 2025...Health insurance has a positive impact on increasing the utilisation of healthcare facilities, meaning that individuals with health insurance are more likely to access healthcare facilities when sick compared to those without, according to a study published by Universitas Airlangga (UNAIR), one of I...
Source : AIRPlus | 30 Oct 2025...Insurers are preparing for another year of economic uncertainty, with inflation once again emerging as a leading macroeconomic concern, according to BlackRock's 14th annual "Global Insurance Report"....
Source : AIRPlus | 30 Oct 2025...Reasuransi MAIPARK Indonesia (MAIPARK) noted that the majority of residential homes in Indonesia are uninsured, according to Strategic Planning & Risk Management Group Head of PT Reasuransi MAIPARK Indonesia, Mr Ruben Damanik....
Source : AIRPlus | 29 Oct 2025...Several banks are moving to establish insurance companies to expand their financial ecosystems and gain a stronger foothold in the bancassurance market. The banks include Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ACB), VPBank and Techcombank....
Source : AIRPlus | 29 Oct 2025...Aon, a leading global professional services firm, has projected an 11.3% rise in Asia Pacific (APAC) employee medical plan costs, signalling stabilisation of medical plan costs after two years of steep increases....
Source : AIRPlus | 23 Oct 2025...The leading medical conditions expected to influence medical cost trends in 2026 in APAC remain largely consistent with the conditions of 2025, according to Aon, a leading global professional services firm....
Source : AIRPlus | 23 Oct 2025...The government has proposed the establishment of the Actuarial Institute of Bangladesh (AIB) to develop and promote the actuarial profession in the country....
Source : AIRPlus | 23 Oct 2025...Governments and regulators have fallen short in appreciating the role of the specialty broker, according to Mr Christopher Croft , chief executive of the London & International Insurance Brokers' Association (LIIBA)....
Source : AIRPlus | 23 Oct 2025...The newly-established sovereign wealth fund Danantara has plans to consolidate the state-owned insurance and reinsurance sector, the fund's managing director and chief economist, Reza Yamora Siregar, has announced....
Source : AIRPlus | 23 Oct 2025...The Indian insurance regulator IRDAI has urged all entities under its oversight to promote cyber security awareness in both the public and private sectors....
Source : AIRPlus | 14 Oct 2025...Manufacturing executives in the Asia Pacific region are the third most concerned about cyber risk (29%) compared to other industries, only behind financial/professional services (33%) and energy and utilities (40%), a new survey by specialist insurer Beazley reveals....
Source : AIRPlus | 14 Oct 2025...The Malaysian government has proposed various incentives to encourage Malaysians to buy insurance policies....
Source : AIRPlus | 14 Oct 2025...Pricing insurance coverage for ecological restoration is a challenge and "super tricky", according to SCOR head of P&C product and innovation, Mr Henri Douche....
Source : AIRPlus | 09 Oct 2025...A significant proportion of Australians, polled in a recent survey, admitted to eating or drinking behind the wheel, followed by speeding over the limit, and being distracted by other passengers, according to Compare the Market, a comparison platform....
Source : AIRPlus | 09 Oct 2025...The insurance industry is seeing a major transformation as the mobility landscape evolves, according to SCOR head of P&C product and innovation, Mr Henri Douche....
Source : AIRPlus | 09 Oct 2025...Singaporeans are among the most vigilant globally when it comes to cyber security, leading the Asia-Pacific region in multi-factor authentication (MFA) adoption and ranking among the most concerned about AI-driven threats....
Source : AIRPlus | 08 Oct 2025...New data released by the Insurance Council of Australia (ICA) shows that Australia has consistently taken the silver medal for extreme weather losses over the last 45 years - beaten only by the US....
Source : AIRPlus | 08 Oct 2025...India is exploring a countrywide parametric insurance programme for climate risks, according to a news report by Reuters....
Source : AIRPlus | 08 Oct 2025...Almost half (45%) of Australians who accessed mental health services in the past year used private health insurance, new research from Money.com.au shows....
Source : AIRPlus | 08 Oct 2025...The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has proposed that a risk-based premium system should replace the current flat rate system for the deposit insurance scheme for Indian banks....
Source : AIRPlus | 06 Oct 2025...The Financial Services Authority (OJK) has urged local insurance companies not to use domestic reinsurance as a vehicle to dispose of unprofitable risks....
Source : AIRPlus | 06 Oct 2025...Urbanisation, evolving consumption, and digitalisation are expected to shape the financial needs and risks of Emerging Asia, which insurers must understand to seize growth opportunities, according to the writers of an article published by Hong Kong-headquartered Peak Reinsurance....
Source : AIRPlus | 01 Oct 2025...The 31 members of the General Insurance Association of Japan (GIAJ), in the financial year ended 31 March 2025 (FY2024) posted a combined net income (after tax) of JPY1,817bn ($12.4bn), 103% higher compared to FY2023, according to Toa Reinsurance's recently released "Japan's Insurance Market 2025" r...
Source : AIRPlus | 01 Oct 2025...The premium income and other revenues of Japan's 41 life insurance companies increased slightly by 0.1% year on year to JPY43.0tn ($292.4bn) in the fiscal year ended 31 March 2025 (FY2024), according to an article by the Life Planning Department of The Toa Reinsurance Company (Toa Re)....
Source : AIRPlus | 01 Oct 2025...Raising a child is never an easy task, and the present economic climate makes the challenge especially hard, Sun Life Grepa said in a statement....
Source : AIRPlus | 01 Oct 2025...The inaugural Global Insurance Excellence Awards (GIEA), hosted by Bajaj Allianz General Insurance, last month highlighted the critical role of insurance agents, advisers and brokers in the general insurance value chain....
Source : AIRPlus | 01 Oct 2025...The expected retirement age in Australia has moved up, driven over the long term by a growing cohort of 'ageless workers' - older Australians who are happy to stay in the workforce well beyond retirement age, says KPMG Australia....
Source : AIRPlus | 24 Sep 2025...Structural changes to Australia's labour force are "blurring what was once a sharp divide between work and retirement", according to KPMG Australia....
Source : AIRPlus | 24 Sep 2025...For the first time, health insurance has overtaken motor coverage as the largest line of business in Singapore's domestic market, said MSIG Singapore CEO Mack Eng....
Source : AIRPlus | 24 Sep 2025...Consumer demand is growing for value-driven insurance solutions that offer both affordability and personalisation, MSIG Singapore CEO Mack Eng said....
Source : AIRPlus | 24 Sep 2025...Backed by a regulatory environment that encourages companies to practise environmental, social and governance (ESG), insurers will play an increasingly important role in Singapore's green transition, MSIG Singapore CEO Mack Eng said....
Source : AIRPlus | 24 Sep 2025...The APAC region presents immense diversity, spanning East Asia, North Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia and Oceania....
Source : AIRPlus | 24 Sep 2025...Two thirds (68%) of consumers under 40 see life insurance as essential for a healthy financial future; yet, current offerings are not aligned with their financial priorities, thus hindering adoption, according to the findings of a survey by Capgemini Research Institute and LIMRA ....
Source : AIRPlus | 24 Sep 2025...Participants at the recent Singapore Actuarial Conference discussed the qualities needed in actuaries who aspire to move into business leadership roles or start a new business....
Source : AIRPlus | 18 Sep 2025