3+ week, 5+ day ago   (361+ words) Two mega-rounds supplied $500m of regional funding. Insurance technology (insurtech) startups in Asia raised $600m across eight deals in the second quarter of 2026, according to data from CB Insights, as the region accounted for roughly a tenth of the 107 insurtech deals recorded…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (291+ words) Deepfake or voice-cloning attacks affected 39% of respondents. Cyber insurance is becoming a higher priority for Singapore organisations as the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) exposes businesses to new cyber risks, according to ESET’s Enterprise Cybersecurity Report 2026. Some 36% of organisations…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (649+ words) Investment could exceed $1t annually by 2027. The artificial intelligence (AI)-driven expansion of data centres is creating new construction, operational, climate and insurance risks, with China and the US expected to account for most of the market. Annual investment in data…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (291+ words) Cyber pricing dropped 8% across the region. Commercial insurance rates across Asia fell 5% in the second quarter of 2026, matching the decline recorded in the previous quarter, as insurers continued to compete for business and capacity remained available. Globally, commercial insurance rates…...

3+ week, 4+ day ago   (682+ words) Production shutdowns can outweigh data theft for industrial operators. A ransomware attack that reaches a factory floor can do more than lock files. It can stop machinery, halt production, and disrupt supply chains. But when the damage turns physical, manufacturers…...

4+ day, 20+ hour ago   (328+ words) RMB70b in fresh funding gives the groups more room for new business and investment. China’s Ministry of Finance plans to inject $10.4b (RMB70b) into five state-owned insurance groups to strengthen their capital bases and support future growth and investment. S&P Global Ratings…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago   (446+ words) Traditional firms used 77% of available funds. Global dedicated reinsurance capital reached a record $663b at the end of 2025, up from $607b a year earlier, as traditional reinsurers and third-party investors continued to add capital whilst the amount needed to support industry risks…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (726+ words) Voluntary auto policies generate nearly half of industry premiums. Japan’s non-life insurance sector is likely to maintain a stable outlook, but rising claims costs continue to put pressure on motor insurance, and the sector remains exposed to the risk of…...