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                    Philippine life insurance sector slated for 5.4% CAGR by 2028
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                The industry will likely increase by 3% this year.
            
Philippine life insurance sector slated for 5.4% CAGR by 2028
                                                             
                    
                    The industry will likely increase by 3% this year. 
                    
                                    
 
                                
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                        They aim to boost investor confidence with proven leaders in finance and key sectors.
                    
  
                 
                 
             
                                
                          China raises debt ceilings with measures to address hidden debt 
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
        
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        China's MOF has said that it would "raise debt ceilings" to help swap out hidden debt.
                    
  
                 
                 
             
                                
                          2024 insured losses exceed decade average at $108b 
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
        
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        Total economic losses for the first three quarters reached ~$280b.
                    
  
                 
                 
             
                                
                          Taiwan insurers to raise fresh equity amidst new capital requirement  
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
        
      
     
        
      
     
        
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        The new standard also raised compliance risks for insurers.
                    
  
                 
                 
             
                                
                          APAC reinsurance market sees stable pricing in 2024 
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
        
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        Although, extreme weather and NatCats could disrupt current pricing stability.
                    
  
                 
                 
             
                                
                          Asia’s business insolvencies to rise by 3% in 2024  
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
        
      
     
        
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        If excluding China, it could rise by 8%.
                    
  
                 
                 
             
                                
                          Capacity and rate challenges continue to affect Asia air freight 
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
        
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        In China, air freight cargo volumes have softened.
                    
  
                 
                 
             
                                
                          Only 28% of APAC insurers prepared for AI shift 
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
        
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        Half of insurers attribute poor customer experience to limited technology adoption. 
                    
  
                 
                 
             
                                
                          APAC insurers trim equity risks, increase capital efficiency: Moody's 
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
        
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        APAC P&C insurers face different risks compared to their US counterparts. 
                    
  
                 
                 
             
                                
                          APAC’s EV infrastructure market to grow at 13.5% by 2029 
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
        
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        Challenges include distribution and overabundance of chargers.
                    
  
                 
                 
             
                                
                          Global specialty insurance market to grow by $57b in 2028 
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
    
     
        
    
    
    
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        Lack of robust IT security infrastructure heightens risks.
                    
  
                 
                 
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                                                                HSBC Life to keep using tech to stay on top in Hong Kong 
                             
                                                                        
                                                
                
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            The life insurer wants to offer solutions beyond traditional products, its CEO says.
                        
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                    Philippine life insurance sector slated for 5.4% CAGR by 2028
                                    ![]()

                                                                                 
                
                The industry will likely increase by 3% this year.
            
Philippine life insurance sector slated for 5.4% CAGR by 2028
                                                             
                    
                    The industry will likely increase by 3% this year. 
                    
                                    
 
                                
                          Prabowo's cabinet picks: Five economic powerhouses set to drive Indonesia's growth 
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
        
      
     
        
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        They aim to boost investor confidence with proven leaders in finance and key sectors.
                    
  
                 
                 
             
                                
                          China raises debt ceilings with measures to address hidden debt 
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
        
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        China's MOF has said that it would "raise debt ceilings" to help swap out hidden debt.
                    
  
                 
                 
             
                                
                          2024 insured losses exceed decade average at $108b 
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
        
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        Total economic losses for the first three quarters reached ~$280b.
                    
  
                 
                 
             
                                
                          Taiwan insurers to raise fresh equity amidst new capital requirement  
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
        
      
     
        
      
     
        
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        The new standard also raised compliance risks for insurers.
                    
  
                 
                 
             
                                
                          APAC reinsurance market sees stable pricing in 2024 
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
        
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        Although, extreme weather and NatCats could disrupt current pricing stability.
                    
  
                 
                 
             
                                
                          Asia’s business insolvencies to rise by 3% in 2024  
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
        
      
     
        
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        If excluding China, it could rise by 8%.
                    
  
                 
                 
             
                                
                          Capacity and rate challenges continue to affect Asia air freight 
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
        
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        In China, air freight cargo volumes have softened.
                    
  
                 
                 
             
                                
                          Only 28% of APAC insurers prepared for AI shift 
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
        
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        Half of insurers attribute poor customer experience to limited technology adoption. 
                    
  
                 
                 
             
                                
                          APAC insurers trim equity risks, increase capital efficiency: Moody's 
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
        
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        APAC P&C insurers face different risks compared to their US counterparts. 
                    
  
                 
                 
             
                                
                          APAC’s EV infrastructure market to grow at 13.5% by 2029 
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
        
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        Challenges include distribution and overabundance of chargers.
                    
  
                 
                 
             
                                
                          Global specialty insurance market to grow by $57b in 2028 
                          
                 
        
                                            
                                        
                                    
        
      
     
    
     
        
    
    
    
      
                                                                                                                                                 
                        
                        Lack of robust IT security infrastructure heightens risks.
                    
  
                 
                 
            Partner Content
Partner Content
Highlights
Highlights
Exclusives
                         
                                                                                            
                                Insurance
                                 
                             
                                                
                                                                            
                                                                HSBC Life to keep using tech to stay on top in Hong Kong 
                             
                                                                        
                                                
                
                                                                                                                 
                            
                            The life insurer wants to offer solutions beyond traditional products, its CEO says.
                        
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                                                    HEINEKEN Malaysia’s Drinkies Toasts to Double Victory at the Asian Experience Awards 2024 
                        
                        
        
        
        
                                                                                                     
                                                    
                Celebrate with Drinkies with exclusive promotions on Draught Beer Package until 30th October 2024.
            
                    