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According to a recent report by McKinsey, the P&C insurance landscape in Asia stands at a critical juncture, marked by a slowdown in growth and mounting profitability challenges. However, within this scenario, emerging opportunities from evolving risks, technological advancements like AI, and relatively low insurance penetration rates are evident. Embracing a Dual-Track Strategy: Balancing Innovation and Optimization Insurers eyeing the 2024 landscape must adopt a dual-track approach. This involves exploring new prospects such as electric vehicles and climate risks while simultaneously optimizing core operations. Notably, statistics reveal that EV repairs in Asia take 14% longer and are 25% more expensive than traditional internal combustion engine (ICE) repairs. This emphasizes the need for innovative approaches to address emerging vehicle technologies. Digital Transformation Through Embedded Insurance: A Key Driver of Future Growth Accelerating digital distribution stands as a pivotal strategy. Insurers aim to secure 10% of premiums from embedded insurance by 2030. Moreover, 90% of the embedded insurance will be through key ecosystems. (See Exhibit 1) This shift towards digital platforms marks a strategic move to meet evolving consumer preferences and technological advancements. Exhibit 1 Source: Mckinsey & Company Collaborative Ecosystems: The Path to Agile Operations Partnering across ecosystems and transforming operating models are critical imperatives. Asian insurers need to move at the swift pace set by tech companies to remain competitive. Notably, Asia has encountered 31% of global cyber attacks, emphasizing the need for comprehensive products and robust ecosystem partnerships to combat escalating cyber risks. Read more: OneDegree Global and Microsoft...

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