[New] Artificial intelligence has moved from pilot projects to wider deployment in Asian insurance operations, bringing both efficiency gains and new risk considerations.
Insurance Business
[New] On the technology front, the Insurance Council of Australia has flagged a new wave of exposures, including the impact of AI, quantum computing and consumer-managed personal data stores as key weaknesses that could threaten Australia's cyber security future.
Insurance Business
[New] Japan's life insurance sector growth is expected to stabilise over the next five years.
Insurance Business
[New] Health and personal accident insurance are forecast to grow, supported by regulatory oversight from the FSC and the Financial Supervisory Service, and by an aging population that is increasing demand for medical and long-term care coverage.
Insurance Business
[New] Ongoing regulatory change and evolving risk patterns will require close monitoring of local developments, risk appetite, and capital allocation as India's insurance sector continues to develop.
Insurance Business
[New] More businesses will incorporate insurance in their cyber security risk management processes in 2026.
CRS
[New] Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company plans to set up a branch in India's Gujarat International Finance Tec-City, India's International Financial Services Centre, as part of its ongoing regional expansion.
Insurance Business
[New] The number of uninsured people in the United States is about to increase by more than 30 million over the next decade, as the cost of health insurance premiums for most is expected to more than double.
The Contrarian
[New] In 2026, states will begin implementing Medicaid policy changes that are estimated to increase the number of people without health insurance by 7.5 million in 2034.
KFF
[New] Private Healthcare Australia, which represents insurance companies like Medibank, NIB and Bupa, have said it will cause over half a million people to drop their private health insurance, and that it does not incentivise high-value care or out-of-hospital care where appropriate.
Health Services Daily
[New] Under the Insurance Act, 2079, companies need bilateral agreements, regulatory approvals, and minimum capital requirements to operate abroad, making diplomatic coordination and legal compliance essential for expansion. / Nepal
Nepal News
[New] Property claims will account for 22.7% of total general insurance claims in 2026, reaching PHP6.4 billion (US$ 110.9 million).
Insurance Business
[New] The Philippines is increasing its insurance buffer against climate-related shocks, with higher penetration, rising property premiums, and a broader mix of catastrophe risk solutions emerging as severe weather events affect Asia.
Insurance Business
[New] Data and analytics firm GlobalData expects recurring natural catastrophes to influence medium-term demand for property insurance in the Philippines and to shape risk appetite and strategy for insurers, reinsurers, and policymakers.
Insurance Business
[New] With challenging property conditions continuing for Florida hurricane-prone risks, buyers should consult with an experienced risk advisor early in the renewal process to maximize resilience and risk transfer options, which may include innovative alternative solutions such as parametric insurance.
Aon
[New] In a world of sanctions, airspace bans, shifting conflict risk, and insurance volatility, aviation has entered a new era - the airspace economy - where airlines no longer just sell flights.
Informachine Private Limited
[New] Potentially thousands of people are now living with health and safety risks in their homes, and despite government's protestations we have nowhere near enough assurance that they are not financially exposed to unaffordable bills to repair the defective works.
SKY
[New] Health insurance premiums are forecast to rise 9% to 10% as Thailand moves toward an ageing population and awareness of healthcare cost inflation increases.
Insurance Business
[New] Health insurance premiums are projected to increase by an average of 7.2% per year over 2026-2030, and motor insurance is forecast to grow 7.5% annually, reflecting continued vehicle uptake and enforcement of compulsory cover.
Insurance Business
[New] India is a true bright spot for insurance growth in the mid-term as opportunities emerge, especially in health and motor insurance.
Insurance Business
[New] Forecasts worldwide health insurance costs will rise 10.3% in 2026, following estimated increases of 10% in 2025 and 9.5% in 2024, with Asia-Pacific projected to record growth of about 14%.
Insurance Business
[New] Regionally, AI investment in insurance is expected to grow around 60% by 2027, with autonomous agents increasingly performing first-level assessment and anomaly detection. / Australia
Boomi
[New] Insurance chiefs are upbeat about growth prospects for 2026 even as they confront a squeeze from claims inflation, cyber threats and an accelerating regulatory burden.
Insurance Business
Last updated: 03 February 2026
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