Philippines’ Q2 insurance penetration hits 1.79% as non-life premiums surge 20%
August 19 2025 by InsuranceAsia News
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Hong Kong captive tally climbs to 9 with pair of new approvals
- July 8
Hong Kong's Insurance Authority authorises HSH Captive, established by The Hongkong and Shanghai Hotels, and SF Captive, set up by SF Holding.
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Singapore targets 2028 launch of protected cell company regime for captives, ILS, sovereign pools
- July 7
Monetary Authority of Singapore opens consultation on a proposed legislative framework for the new regime aimed at deepening alternative risk transfer solutions.
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APRA overhauls reinsurance framework to allow alternative cover, cut red tape
- July 7
New regime, due to take effect from January, will modernise Australia's prudential framework, expand access to alternative reinsurance and give appointed actuaries greater authority over capital treatment, reducing regulatory approvals.
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Australian ‘gatekeeper’ firms urged to review PI cover as sweeping regulatory changes come into effect
- July 1
New money laundering and counterterrorism rules, which came into effect on Wednesday, will see strict penalties imposed.
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PartnerRe | Dementia the protection gap insurers can no longer ignore
Unlike acute illnesses, dementia creates a long tail of financial need and its impact extends well beyond patients.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
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BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.
