As mobility continues to evolve, electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles are reshaping the motor insurance landscape in profound ways. Understanding these developments is critical to seizing new opportunities and positioning ahead of the curve in a rapidly evolving mobility ecosystem. We are pleased to invite you to our upcoming hybrid session: Driving the Future – Motor Insurance in the Age of EVs & Autonomous Vehicles. Join us for an engaging discussion where we will expl

A look back at the meaningful moments, insightful discussions, and strengthened partnerships during the 2026 Annual General Membership Meeting of ARISE Philippines. This gathering brought together partners and stakeholders committed to advancing resilience and disaster risk reduction in the country. The meeting served as a platform to reflect on milestones, exchange ideas, and reaffirm our shared commitment to building a more resilient communities through collaboration and in

The Insurance Commission (IC) has once again demonstrated its commitment to protecting the insuring public by issuing Circular Letter No. 2026-11, dated 13 May 2026, providing guidelines on relief measures for policyholders, planholders, members, and the general public during the State of National Energy Emergency. Background Following the issuance of Executive Order No. 110, s. 2026 by the Office of the President, which declared a State of National Energy Emergency due to t

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#TheIIAPPodcast is where insurance experts get real — candid conversations with the people who know the industry best, unpacking the issues, trends, and decisions that shape Philippine insurance today. In Episode 3, host Jacqy Raj sits down with Allan Santos, President & CEO of National Re Philippines and IIAP Board Member, to talk about one of the industry's most critical — and least understood — mechanisms: reinsurance. How does it work? How does it keep insurers standing

The hostilities in the Middle East have triggered a surge in discussions and notifications regarding Constructive Total Loss (CTL), but these have not yet translated into a material rise in accepted claims. The industry is seeing a trend where assets remain physically undamaged but are effectively "trapped" in conflict zones. In an interview with Middle East Insurance Review, Riyadh Re CUO Belhassen Tonat highlighted the severe operational disruptions currently facing the mar

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr called on ASEAN bloc members to ensure regional energy security and resilience, as he opened the 48th ASEAN Summit Retreat in Cebu on 8 May. He urged ASEAN members to ensure regional energy security and resilience, saying: “ASEAN must strengthen coordination and reinforce preparedness, [and] pursue practical collective measures to safeguard a stable energy supply and improve interconnectivity, all the while advancing alternative and re

The Philippine Insurers and Reinsurers Association (PIRA) is currently participating in three separate initiatives involving the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP), the Department of Agriculture (DA), and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). Each initiative aims to develop new insurance products and frameworks that could expand the role of the private non-life insurance sector in the Philippines. 1. Parametric Insurance Knowledge Exchange with BSP The BSP invited