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Singapore life insurance premium growth is forecast to slow to 7%-9% in 2027 from up to 17% this year as rising healthcare claims pressure profitability. Demand for retirement income and investment-linked products remains strong. insuranceasia.com/insurance/…
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Singapore firms face mounting cyber risks, with 60% of ransomware-hit organisations reporting AI-enabled attacks. Meanwhile, 52% experienced business disruption or revenue loss, whilst 47% faced cancelled cyber policies or higher premiums. insuranceasia.com/insurance/…
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Join Priscilla Ng of Prudential plc as she discusses creating meaningful, personalised customer experiences in an AI economy at the Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit 2026 - Hong Kong. Register: bit.ly/3UwHe8G #ABFIASummit2026 #ABFIASummitHongKong2026
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About 52% of APAC bank customers are dissatisfied with payment services, whilst 40% have concerns over security and fraud protection. Celent’s survey highlights persistent gaps in transaction reliability and customer experience. insuranceasia.com/insurance/…
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Indonesia’s health insurance premiums are forecast to grow 12.9% annually through 2036, outpacing life and P&C insurance. Despite the outlook, total insurance penetration stood at just 1.3% of GDP in 2025. insuranceasia.com/insurance/…
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Singlife expands AI in customer service whilst retaining human oversight for complex cases. bit.ly/3VFRFXT
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Zurich Malaysia and ShopeePay are expanding digital critical illness cover as medical inflation reaches 15%-16%. Online distribution aims to reach underserved consumers, with 67% of surveyed buyers saying they would not have bought cover otherwise. insuranceasia.com/insurance/…
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Join Arnold Chow of Bank of China (Hong Kong) as he shares insights on “Shaping the Next Era of Wealth and Personal Banking” at the Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit 2026 - Hong Kong. Register: bit.ly/4dAmsvk #ABFIASummit2026 #ABFIASummitHongKong2026
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The first speakers for Singapore FinTech Festival 2026 are in to unpack what rewires the industry: Technology, Geoeconomics, Capital, Talent & Policy. Singapore, 18-20 November 2026. Get 20% off passes: bit.ly/4dSb8Ll #SingaporeFinTechFestival #SGFinTechFest #SFF2026
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Insurers are looking beyond underwriting as AI adoption accelerates, with product development emerging as a growing priority. GlobalData data shows underwriting remains the top expected use, despite a decline from 2025. insuranceasia.com/insurance/…
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Hear from Dr Rocky Tung of the Financial Services Development Council on strengthening Asia’s financial future at the Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit 2026 - Hong Kong. Register now: bit.ly/3TNor8Y #ABFIASummit2026 #ABFIASummitHongKong2026
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India is set to outpace China in insurance premium growth through 2030, but China’s market is nearly six times larger at $851b. India offers faster expansion from a smaller base, whilst China has much higher premium spending per person. insuranceasia.com/insurance/…
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Asia’s casualty insurance market remains underpenetrated, with GWP at about 0.1% of GDP versus 0.5% in the US. But rising claims costs, lengthy settlements and emerging liability risks are putting pressure on insurers. insuranceasia.com/insurance/…
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Catch Jasper Yip of Oliver Wyman as he explores Hong Kong’s role in China’s next growth chapter and global financial connectivity at Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit 2026 - Hong Kong. Register: bit.ly/3TqA2e1 #ABFIASummit2026 #ABFIASummitHongKong2026
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India’s insurance penetration remains at 3.7% of GDP, about half the global average, despite rapid gains in bank account ownership. Life policy volumes have stayed flat, whilst non-life penetration stands at just 1%. insuranceasia.com/insurance/…
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Asia’s data centre pipeline hit a record 26.5GW in H1 2026, but insurance rates still fell 5%. Rising demand for power infrastructure could eventually test the region’s ample insurance capacity. insuranceasia.com/insurance/…
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Insurers are turning to facultative reinsurance to manage capital, expand capacity and enter new markets. About 60% expect to increase their use over the next two years, whilst geopolitical, cyber and climate risks remain key concerns. insuranceasia.com/insurance/…
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