APAC

Reinsurers hit record $695b capital in June 2024

However, Aon predicts more pricing competition in 2025 for insurers.

Allianz APAC’s H1 2024 busines volume more than doubled

Its life and health business saw new business value surge 34% YoY.

Asia's cyber insurance market set to triple by 2025

Cost of cybercrime is projected to increase to nearly $24t by 2027.

Reinsurance sector to remain profitable through 2025

The sector achieved record profits in 2023 and the first half of 2024, said Fitch Ratings.

Asia faces $74t retirement income shortfall

Emerging markets in Asia face a $74 trillion pension savings shortfall.

MSIG, Serenity target gaps in local health coverage

It plans to expand to Indonesia and Vietnam.

Allianz reels two new senior hires to boost health line

Both have over a decade's worth of experience.

EV and hybrid insurance market to grow by 17% in the next four years

Challenges arise from the high cost of repairing or replacing components.

Climate insurance market set to double by 2030

Insurers are adapting through central hubs or establishing vertical business units.

SMBs boost cyber insurance uptake amid rising threats

67% of ransomware attacks in Q4 2023 affected SMBs with less than 1,000 employees.

Reinsurers benefit from higher rates, restrictive policies

A slowdown in property reinsurance price hikes next year is still anticipated.

Reinsurers urged to discipline performance amidst casualty risks

Combined ratio forecasted to remain between 92% and 96% in 2024 to 2025.