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How will the Middle East war drive cyber insurance demand?

5+ hour, 19+ min ago  (530+ words) Geopolitical tensions are spilling into the digital realm. Rising tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple through the insurance market, with cyber insurance expected to see the strongest jump in demand as geopolitical risks intensify. A third-quarter 2025 poll…...

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insuranceasia.com > insurance > news > sompo-lifts-earnings-target-31b-amidst-improved-auto-and-fire-business

Sompo lifts earnings target to $3.1b amidst improved auto and fire business

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (162+ words) Morningstar expects stronger profitability for Sompo Holdings in the coming years, supported by higher insurance premiums and improving margins. The Japanese insurer reported adjusted profit of $2.2b (JPY347b) for the December quarter, which accounts for about 79% of its full-year guidance. Following the…...

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insuranceasia.com > insurance > commentary > indias-cyber-risk-paradox-high-attack-rates-low-insurance-preparedness

India’s cyber risk paradox: High attack rates, low insurance preparedness

1+ week, 6+ day ago  (847+ words) Cyber risk is often considered under the realm of the IT department, not a board-level balance sheet concern." Cyber risk is rising; insurance adoption is not. The conversation often starts with the usual covers. A business owner walks in to…...

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insuranceasia.com > insurance > news > ms-amlin-names-andrew-fish-run-exposure-management-team

MS Amlin names Andrew Fish to run exposure management team

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (179+ words) Fish will oversee 35 staff and sharpen risk control and pricing discipline using analytics. MS Amlin appointed Andrew Fish as head of Exposure Management. Fish will lead a team of 35 and will be responsible for enhancing the company's risk management and…...

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insuranceasia.com > insurance > news > india-life-insurers-face-margin-squeeze-sales-climb

India life insurers face margin squeeze as sales climb

2+ mon, 2+ day ago  (348+ words) Policy count rose 15% in Q3 FY26; An insurer logged 27% APE growth in December. India's private life insurers are still selling more policies, but profits on new business are likely to come under pressure this quarter because of tax and cost changes, according…...