Australian insurers demand review of ‘outdated’ public liability laws to ease cost pressure
October 15 2025 by Mithun Varkey
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ADB approves US$400m loan to strengthen Philippines insurance sector
- October 15
The development bank's first dedicated insurance reform program will creat an enabling environment for broader participation in the sector.
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Lawmakers to question major Korean carriers over high disaster insurance premiums, margins: report
- October 14
The National Assembly has summoned chief executives of Samsung Fire & Marine, DB Insurance, Hyundai Marine & Fire, KB Insurance, Hanwha General Insurance, Meritz Fire & Marine and NH NongHyup Property & Casualty Insurance.
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China’s retaliatory port fees on US-linked vessels adds to maritime disruptions
- October 14
A US$56 per net ton fee will be charged at Chinese ports from vessels that US flagged, built or are owned or operated by US enterprises, meanwhile, the country has also banned Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean's US subsidiaries in escalating tensions.
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IAG New Zealand fined record US$11.4m for misleading customers
- October 6
New Zealand's largest insurer admitted overcharging 269,000 customers US$20.4m, according to the Financial Markets Authority.
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Peak Re | From climate modelling to market opportunity: Forging a new clarity on Southeast Asia’s climate risk
Southeast Asia's protection gap: a crisis of clarity, not just capital
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BHSI WICare+ | Accelerating Payments, Empowering Recovery
Launched in cooperation with Steadfast’s Singapore network, WICare+ fills the gaps found in traditional coverage and keeps businesses and their workforce secure by covering up to SG$350,000 in medical expenses per claim.
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BHSI | Managing non-Asian exposure in long-tail lines
While US-exposed business can look attractive to Asian carriers, managing the volatility around the long-term results and the ability to model those losses are crucial, say BHSI’s Marc Breuil and Marcus Portbury.
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Allianz General | Allianz General combines innovative protection solutions while powering social good to lead Malaysian market
The insurer proactively addresses emerging risks and evolving customer protection needs while giving back to the community.
