Aon plc has unveiled findings from its 2026 Global Transaction Solutions Claims Study, highlighting the evolving transaction risk market in the Asia Pacific (APAC) region. The study reveals that transaction risk claims in APAC are increasingly exceeding $10m, driven by issues such as disclosure, financial inaccuracies, compliance breaches, and tax exposures.
The report underscores the growing adoption of transaction risk products like warranty and indemnity (W&I) insurance and standalone tax liability insurance in markets such as India, Singapore, and South Korea. These products are becoming integral to transaction structuring and risk management, particularly in large and cross-border deals. Martijn de Lange, managing director of Transaction Solutions in APAC for Aon, noted, “We are seeing greater claims frequency and higher-severity outcomes, reinforcing the value of Warranty & Indemnity and tax insurance in protecting deal value.”
Claims activity in APAC has risen steadily, with Aon recovering over $26m for clients in the past three years. The region’s claims trends now align with global patterns, with tax and regulatory exposures driving some of the most complex claims. These claims often emerge years after deal completion, contributing to a long-tail risk profile.
The study also highlights sector-specific risks, with real estate, consumer, and technology industries facing distinct challenges. Anita Vivekananda, managing director of Transaction Solutions in APAC for Aon, emphasised the importance of transaction insurance, stating, “The growing prevalence of long-tail tax and regulatory exposures is contributing to a more complex risk landscape.”
As APAC’s transaction risk market matures, the integration of W&I and tax insurance into deal strategies is expected to continue, offering organisations a robust tool for managing evolving risks.
