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India regulator probes insurance AI risks with working group
NewsAugust 10, 20262 min read

India regulator probes insurance AI risks with working group

The seven-member group will be chaired by IIIT Hyderabad director Sandeep K. Shukla. The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) has set up a working group on artificial…

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NewsAugust 9, 20262 min read

Singapore retirement gap tests insurers as consumers age

Healthspan lags lifespan by about 10 years as protection gaps reshape retirement planning. Singapore’s higher Full Retirement Sum is putting renewed focus on whether consumers have enough savings and protection…

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Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield
NewsAugust 9, 20263 min read

Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield

Investment-grade issuance now accounts for more than half of the market. Asia-Pacific insurers are showing greater interest in emerging market debt as they seek higher yields and assets that that…

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South Korea eases AI rules as oversight tightens
NewsAugust 9, 20262 min read

South Korea eases AI rules as oversight tightens

Regulators will accelerate network separation reforms for financial AI systems. South Korea’s Financial Services Commission (FSC) introduced an updated artificial intelligence (AI) guidelines designed to manage risks whilst easing technical…

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APAC insurers stay stable despite claims pressure: Fitch Ratings
NewsAugust 9, 20263 min read

APAC insurers stay stable despite claims pressure: Fitch Ratings

Non-life insurers face higher claims costs that are reducing underwriting margins. Chinese and Taiwanese insurers will likely see a deteriorating outlook for 2026, whilst other Asia-Pacific (APAC) insurers maintain a…

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Allianz ranks 11th in finance workplace list
NewsAugust 9, 20262 min read

Allianz ranks 11th in finance workplace list

Great Place To Work surveyed 18,712 employees across Australia in finance and insurance. Allianz Group has been recognised as one of Australia’s Best Workplaces in Finance & Insurance 2026, ranking…

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Markel hires Ang to grow Asia terrorism cover
NewsAugust 8, 20261 min read

Markel hires Ang to grow Asia terrorism cover

Ang joins from Everest, where he led political violence and terrorism for Asia. Markel Insurance has appointed Henry Ang as head of Terrorism for Singapore. Ang will oversee the growth…

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Howden Re expands China push with three hires
NewsAugust 8, 20262 min read

Howden Re expands China push with three hires

The senior executives will be based in Hong Kong across specialist reinsurance divisions. Howden Re, the global reinsurance and capital markets arm of Howden, has expanded its presence in the…

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Philippine life insurers lift premiums 15% as density hits record
NewsAugust 8, 20262 min read

Philippine life insurers lift premiums 15% as density hits record

Per capita insurance spending reached $70.15 in 2025 from $62.30 a year earlier. The Philippine life insurance industry experienced steady growth in 2025, as overall insurance penetration rate rose to…

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Singapore eyes new corporate structure for insurance risk transfer
NewsAugust 8, 20262 min read

Singapore eyes new corporate structure for insurance risk transfer

MAS says the framework could speed up risk transfer to capital markets. The Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) will consult on introducing a new corporate structure for insurance, called a…

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