Data Security Breaches Emerge as Primary Corporate Concern Across Japan and Global Markets in Latest 2025 Research Japanese corporations and institutions are undertaking comprehensive evaluations of their insurance portfolios as an increasingly complex array of digital security threats, supply network interruptions, and extreme climate incidents fundamentally transform the nation’s corporate risk environment, according to comprehensive […]

The demise of agent-only distribution marks a watershed moment as bancassurance, digital platforms, and alternative channels reshape India’s insurance landscape India’s insurance sector stands at an inflection point, having undergone a fundamental transformation that has reshaped how more than 1.4 billion potential customers access financial protection. The industry’s evolution from a predominantly agent-driven model to […]

The Cambodian insurance sector, long hailed as a frontier of explosive growth in Southeast Asia, encountered a period of significant recalibration in late 2025. According to the most recent data disseminated by the Insurance Regulator of Cambodia (IRC), the industry witnessed a marginal yet symbolic contraction in its total gross premiums, which slipped by 0.1% […]

Chinese authorities are reportedly exploring the issuance of special sovereign bonds worth hundreds of billions of yuan. The goal is to provide fresh capital to some of the country’s leading insurance companies, reinforcing the dominant entities within an industry facing increasing calls for consolidation and restructuring. Sources with knowledge of the discussions indicate that this […]

Malaysia Insurers Face Rising Catastrophe Risk as Extreme Weather Moves to the Top for 2026 Natural disasters have shot to the top of the risk radar for businesses in Malaysia heading into 2026, with insurers now bracing for more severe and frequent weather events. This insight comes from the latest Allianz Risk Barometer, which surveyed […]

South Korea Extends Executive Accountability Rules to Savings Banks and Credit Finance Firms South Korea’s financial watchdog is tightening the screws on governance again. On 14 January, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) revealed plans to expand its “responsibilities mapping” framework beyond insurers, bringing large specialised credit finance companies and savings banks into the fold. The […]

Can China’s $140 Billion Motor Insurance Market Handle Rising Losses? China’s motor insurance market is on track to become one of the largest in the world, with annual premiums expected to reach around $140 billion this year. Strong vehicle sales, supportive government policies, and the rapid rise of new energy vehicles (NEVs) are all pushing the […]