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Asia Insurance Market Rates

The Global Insurance Market Index is our proprietary measure of commercial insurance rate changes at renewal. Below are insights into the Asian insurance market.

23/04/2024

Q1 2024

Asia composite rate declines

Insurance rates in the first quarter of 2024 in Asia declined 2% after being flat for the three prior quarters.

Asia first quarter 2024

Asia composite insurance rate change 

Asia property

Property insurance rates decrease

Property insurance rates declined 1%.  

  • Property insurance rates declined in a number of countries and industries, with the exception of those in catastrophe (CAT) exposed geographies and in select industries, such as technology, with significant business interruption (BI) exposure.
  • Highly CAT-exposed geographies, including Japan, Taiwan, and the Philippines, and industries with significant business interruption exposure remained exceptions to the downward rate trend.
    • Clients in these segments typically retained more risk through increased deductibles, assuming capacity within their insurance program, or adopting alternative risk transfer methods such as captives, parametric, or structured solutions.
  • Although inflation generally has not been as pressing in Asia as elsewhere, insurers continued to seek validation of values and a deeper understanding of clients’ BI calculations.

Asia casualty

Casualty rates decline, insurer capacity abundant

Casualty insurance rates declined 1%.

  • The liability insurance market has remained stable, with some rate decreases, due primarily to ample capacity, especially when exposure is limited to a specific country or region.
  • Underwriters continue to scrutinize North American exposures and critical products.
  • Insurers remain focused on cyber coverage for business interruption and property damage. 

Asia financial and professional lines

Financial and professional rates decline, led by D&O

Financial and professional lines rates declined 6%.

  • Many clients experienced rate decreases in public and private directors and officers (D&O) liability, commercial PI, financial institutions, and flat rates in lines such as crime.
  • Increased competition contributed to reduced primary rates and improved terms and conditions.
  • Appetite for public company D&O with US exposure increased, with price and deductible improvements, although the UK and Bermuda markets continued to be relied on for capacity on large programs and challenging risks.
  • Appetite for digital assets business remained challenging, with insurers exercising caution, particularly with crypto-related assets.

Cyber rates decline, insurers scrutinize cybersecurity controls

Cyber insurance rates decreased 3%.

  • Underwriters continued to look for and favor companies with strong risk controls.
  • Increased capacity in the market led to discussions on expanding coverage options.
  • Insurers remained vigilant about ransomware issues and supply chain attacks.

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The Global Insurance Market Index is our proprietary measure of global commercial insurance premium pricing change at renewal, providing insights on the world's major insurance markets.
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US insurance rates

04/24/2024

Insurance rates in the first quarter of 2024 in the US increased by 3%, the same as in the prior quarter.
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UK insurance rates

04/24/2024

Insurance rates in the UK declined 2% in the first quarter of 2024.
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Latin America and Caribbean insurance rates

Insurance rates in the first quarter of 2024 in the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region increased 5%.
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Europe insurance rates

Insurance rates in Europe increased 3% in the first quarter of 2024.
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Pacific insurance rates

Insurance rates in the Pacific region declined 2% in the first quarter of 2024.
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Canada insurance rates

Insurance rates in Canada declined 2% in the first quarter of 2024.
Skyscrapers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.

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India, Middle East, and Africa insurance rates

04/24/2024

Insurance rates in the first quarter of 2024 declined 2% in the IMEA region.

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