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India's life insurance APE growth slows to 10.5% in August

LIC's performance in 5M FY 2025 outpaced its private sector peers

Thailand to welcome 2 million South Korean tourists for Chuseok holidays

Thailand attracts South Korean tourists with food, K-pop, and visas. 

S&P warns of strained profitability for insurers due to climate events

Last year was the fourth straight year insured losses surpassed $100b globally.

Construction insurance sector set for growth with energy, utility projects

Energy and infrastructure projects are expected to climb 7.8% and 5.1%, accordingly.

Zurich partners with Tesla in Australia as it rides EV trend

The Swiss insurer is simplifying coverage to help cut the cost of buying an electric car.

Global insurance M&A hits 15-year low in volume

The region’s deal volumes also fell by 20.7% YoY.

Reinsurers hit record $695b capital in June 2024

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

Regulator pushes for mergers in Indonesia amidst premium stagnation

Insurance penetration in Indonesia has declined to 2.64% in 2023.

China motor insurance market to rise 5.2% this year

New energy vehicles are gaining traction in China’s vehicle market.

Hong Kong’s insurance premiums climb 5.1% YoY in H1 2024

Both long-term and general business recorded YoY growths.

Asian insurers shift to private credit amidst new RBC rule

APAC insurers allocate an average of 6.4% of their portfolios to illiquid credit.

Mizuho issues $553m green bond

Its banking arm will use the funds to finance environmentally friendly projects.

China expands medical insurance to over 72% of village clinics

It aims to cover 100% of rural villages by the end of 2024.