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The 5th UNI Apro Insurance Unions Network Meeting took place on July 8, 2025, in Colombo, Sri Lanka. The gathering included 46 participants from insurance unions across various Asian countries, along with officials from UNI Global Union and UNI Asia & Pacific. Sota Kitamura chaired the meeting as President of the UNI Apro Finance sector.
The meeting focused on the theme "Digital disruptions and climate change: Impact on the insurance industry in Asia and the Pacific." It aimed to revitalize regional coordination amid challenges affecting the industry.
Unions expressed concerns about job insecurity due to AI, unequal access to insurance in rural areas, unethical agent practices, and a lack of public understanding of risk and protection. Participants stressed the importance of enhancing union capacity for social dialogue on these issues. This includes greater union involvement in public education, improved agent accountability, and early consultation during technology transitions.
