Natural catastrophes (Nat CAT) resulted in over $100bn in insured losses in 2025, marking the sixth consecutive year such losses topped that threshold. This is according to the "Natural Catastrophe Review 2026" report by global brokering and financial solutions firm WTW. The report noted that 2025 could be described as a 'moderate' loss year because losses were nearly $40bn lower than in 2024.
Mr Budi Herawan, Chairman of Asosiasi Asuransi Umum Indonesia (AAUI), has been appointed the 2026 Chairman of the ASEAN Insurance Council.
An expected increase in business insolvencies across the region will drive claims from stakeholders challenging management accountability and general fiduciary duties.
Sun Life Asia will collaborate with MDRT Academy to bring its globally recognised development platform to Sun Life advisors across the region. Under the new collaboration agreement, Sun Life will leverage the MDRT Academy to cultivate the next generation of MDRT-level advisors across the region.
The ASEAN+3 finance and central bank deputies' meeting held in Hong Kong in November 2025 reaffirmed strong regional commitment to strengthening Disaster Risk Financing (DRF) as climate and disaster risks continue to rise across Southeast Asia.
Resilience was the focus of the 28th ASEAN Insurance Regulators' Meeting (28th AIRM), 51st ASEAN Insurance Council (AIC) Meeting and related meetings, which were held from 25-28 November 2025 in Siem Reap, Cambodia. The theme was "Fostering Collective Growth and Resilience to Overcome Emerging Challenges".
A new study by Prudential highlighted that insurance is not just a safety net, but a powerful driver of inclusive development and resilience.
A total of 50 finalists has been revealed for the 10th Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Awards. The finalists emerged from 13 markets and 47 different companies across the region.
FWD Group Holdings' (FWDGHL) bottom line, underpinned by sustained growth through both onshore and offshore channels in Hong Kong and a solid business presence in Thailand, is expected to continue to improve in 2025 according to Fitch Ratings. The group's growth is also expected to benefit from its established bancassurance channel.
This year's Asia Trusted Life Agents & Advisers Awards (ATLAA), the region's most prestigious Awards recognising the best in financial advisory with an independently audited judging process, is now open for nominations.