Geopolitical volatility has fundamentally reshaped aviation risk across Asia-Pacific, as conflict zones have become less predictable and can escalate rapidly, affecting airspace, ground assets and liability exposure with little warning, according to Tokio Marine Kiln Head of Aviation Asia Pacific Nomdo Kruis.
Asia Pacific organisations lag behind in keeping pace with increasingly sophisticated cyber threats, which are being amplified by artificial intelligence, placing greater strain on security systems. This is according to a new study commissioned by cybersecurity firm Fortinet.
The armed conflict in the Middle East has led to "increased operational and insurance complexity for Asian airlines", according to Aon's Associate Director for Aviation in Asia Ms Vanessa Chen.
Dive In Festival, the insurance industry's leading global event for culture and talent, enters its 12th and final year in September 2026, bringing the global market together to tackle one of its most pressing challenges: how to harness the power of technology while strengthening the human skills that underpin trust, leadership and connection.
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has issued its first Disaster Relief Bond (DRB) offerings, also known as CAT bonds, in the Kyrgyz Republic and Tajikistan.
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr called on ASEAN bloc members to ensure regional energy security and resilience, as he opened the 48th ASEAN Summit Retreat in Cebu on 8 May.
Azerbaijan's Agrarian Insurance Fund and Uzbekistan's Agricultural Insurance Fund have signed a cooperation agreement.
As multinational organisations across Asia reassess how they manage employee benefit risks, Life & Health captives are increasingly being viewed not merely as cost-funding vehicles, but as strategic tools for people risk and capital management. This shift is particularly evident among professional services (PS) firms and talent-intensive employers, where workforce sustainability, benefit competitiveness and earnings volatility are closely intertwined.
Life insurer Sun Life Financial reported that its underlying net income reached $1.05bn at the end of the first quarter of 2026. The figure, reported in a 7 May press release, was marginally higher than what was recorded a year earlier. The results came as growth in its protection businesses in Asia, Canada and US supported performance.
Thailand's cabinet has approved an emergency decree aimed at alleviating cost of living pressures and supporting energy costs.