The conversation around flood risk in the (re)insurance industry is "shifting from response to proactivity", according to Dr Andrew Smith, COO of Fathom, a water and climate information company.
Quantum security will emerge as a top priority for enterprises across the APAC region in 2026. More than 90% of the firms in the region are expected to invest in post-quantum technologies as cyber threats intensify "harvest now, decrypt later" tactics according to research and technology company Forrester's "2026 Asia Pacific predictions" report.
Cyber attacks and data breaches remains the number one risk across Asia. However, in 2025 "Increasing Competition" and "Exchange Rate Fluctuation" have risen sharply, reflecting the region's dynamic markets and heightened exposure to global financial volatility according to a new survey by Aon.
A new report by the International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) examines the potential financial stability implications of natural catastrophe insurance protection gaps.
Profitability in the Saudi insurance market has been volatile over time, with competitive pressures driving frequent changes in the pricing cycle, said Moody's Ratings.
Insurers could see growing interest in financial lines and cyber policies with social-engineering and crime extensions in the Philippines, after Filipino companies reported fraud losses of about ?HP4tn ($71.43bn).
The 20th Gulf Insurance Forum (GIF) concluded with a series of strategic recommendations for insurers and reinsurers across the GCC, underscoring the need to keep pace with fast-evolving regional and global developments.
Insurers are preparing for another year of economic uncertainty, with inflation once again emerging as a leading macroeconomic concern, according to BlackRock's 14th annual "Global Insurance Report".
In today's complex economy and volatile marine cargo market, traditional insurance often falls short in managing trade disruptions and exposures, according to a blog by Aon South Africa. Even in a buyer-friendly environment, where insurers compete aggressively, carriers remain cautious, limiting volatility by offering smaller lines while chasing growth in riskier segments.
The South Korean government will begin subsidising malpractice insurance premiums for doctors working in critical but increasingly underserved medical specialties, reported the Korea Bizwire.