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Hurricanes and earthquakes could lead to global insured losses of $300bn in a peak year - Swiss Re
Following the long-term annual growth trend of 5-7%, global insured natural catastrophe losses may reach $145bn in 2025, mainly driven by...
Apr 302 min read
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Gateway to an exciting career in insurance
By Herminia S. Jacinto It's that time of the year again — graduation time. Schools have just closed and there are now thousands of...
Apr 241 min read
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Insurance watchdog issues umbrella investment guidelines
The Insurance Commission (IC) has issued Circular Letter (CL) on the "Omnibus Guidelines on Investments", to enhance investment...
Apr 231 min read
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Aon reports record Q1 economic losses of $83bn
Aon published its Q1 Global Catastrophe Recap - April 2025 yesterday, which analyzed the natural disaster events that occurred worldwide...
Apr 222 min read
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An Easter Message from the Executive Director Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association
Dear Colleagues, As we celebrate this sacred season of Easter, I together with the PIRA Officers and Staff, extend our warmest greetings...
Apr 212 min read
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NPC and Insurance Commission issue Joint Advisory on privacy enhancing technologies in the insurance industry
On March 11 2025, the Insurance Commission (IC) and the National Privacy Commission (NPC) issued Joint Advisory No 2025-001, or...
Apr 141 min read
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Hunger knocks on door as Philippine farmers vanish
The farmer from the surf town of San Juan, La Union province in northern Philippines has spent most of his life under the sun, working...
Apr 115 min read
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Parliamentary committee to hold five more hearings on rising health insurance costs
The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Malaysian parliament will conduct five more closed proceedings during April 2025 on the subject of...
Apr 112 min read
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