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Canara HSBC Life pays $27.1m bonus to policyholders
Canara HSBC Life pays $27.1m bonus to policyholders
Around 233,000 PAR policyholders active as of 31 March are eligible.
5 hours ago
AM Best expects Ping An P&C capital to remain resilient
AM Best expects Ping An P&C capital to remain resilient
The insurer reported a 10.3% ROE and mid-single-digit investment yield in 2025.
6 hours ago
Allianz Malaysia business volume rises 6.7% to $408m
Allianz Malaysia business volume rises 6.7% to $408m
Bancassurance and employee benefits also contributed to premium increase.
6 hours ago
Sompo forecast miss hits market confidence
Sompo forecast miss hits market confidence
Morningstar still expects underlying growth after stripping out volatile disaster impacts.
1 day ago
Thai Life Insurance's core profit is expected to grow at 7% CAGR
Thai Life Insurance's core profit is expected to grow at 7% CAGR
Maybank raised its 2026 forecast after a strong second quarter of 2026.
1 day ago
Shriram General Insurance deal pushes protection into smaller towns
Shriram General Insurance deal pushes protection into smaller towns
The customer outreach network spans 26 states and more than 13,000 pin codes.
1 day ago
Climate losses expose limits of traditional risk models, BCG says
Climate losses expose limits of traditional risk models, BCG says
Insurers are increasingly using AI-based systems that allow risk assessment at the property level.
2 days ago
Willis triggers payouts for Vietnam coffee farmers
Willis triggers payouts for Vietnam coffee farmers
The policy covered yield losses from excessive rainfall during the main harvesting period.
2 days ago
Manulife names Sangal and Kee to senior Asia roles
Manulife names Sangal and Kee to senior Asia roles
Sangal joins the Philippines executive committee as Kee prepares to succeed Graham.
2 days ago
Zurich APAC appoints two leaders to sharpen commercial push
Zurich APAC appoints two leaders to sharpen commercial push
Both roles are based in Singapore and cover regional commercial insurance operations.
2 days ago
Generali Q1 2026 net result sinks 2.2% despite premium growth
Generali Q1 2026 net result sinks 2.2% despite premium growth
Gross written premiums rose 6.8% YoY.
2 days ago
Tokio Marine profit slides in 2025 on weaker investments, underwriting
Tokio Marine profit slides in 2025 on weaker investments, underwriting
Underwriting profit fell to $300.2m from $609.9m over the fiscal year.
2 days ago
MS Amlin profit jumps 80% to $312m in 2025 on strong premium growth
MS Amlin profit jumps 80% to $312m in 2025 on strong premium growth
Net premiums rose 27%.
3 days ago
Cathay adds insurance marketplace to Asia Miles ecosystem
Cathay adds insurance marketplace to Asia Miles ecosystem
The new portal offers travel, health, and motor plans with rewards.
3 days ago
HDI Global lifts Q1 2026 net income 8% to $240m
HDI Global lifts Q1 2026 net income 8% to $240m
Underwriting and investment income supported the result.
3 days ago
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Most insurers still use cheques for some payments despite digital demand.
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Many use AI in isolated parts of the business, limiting its financial impact.
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Insurance penetration remains below regulator targets despite market growth.
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Hong Kong healthcare pushes pricing clarity, trials, and biotech capacity
Six in 10 patients delay treatment due to cost anxiety.
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Iran war raises long-term risks for Asia builders' insurance gains
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Supply chain disruption and energy volatility could push premiums higher by 2027.
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Southeast Asia insurers risk profit hit from weak data systems
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Igloo CEO says outdated infrastructure limits AI gains despite rising spending.
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Hong Kong insurer complaints rise for fourth straight year
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The Insurance Authority has flagged gaps in incentives, disclosure, and oversight.
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Rising climate losses test China’s insurance safety net
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Profitable insurers face limits in passing disaster risk despite market scale.
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War-risk underwriting tightens in Singapore as Gulf airspace disruptions persist
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Airlines reroute across Asia–Middle East routes as insurers reassess exposure and pricing risk.
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Affluent women force rethink of legacy planning in Asia-Pacific
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Stable growth and early engagement shift advice beyond transactional transfers.
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1. HSBC Life's Prestige Circle to serve high-net-worth needs in Singapore 2. Hong Kong healthcare pushes pricing clarity, trials, and biotech capacity 3. Mental health claims threaten insurers and employers by 2030 4. Climate losses expose limits of traditional risk models, BCG says 5. Cathay adds insurance marketplace to Asia Miles ecosystemAwards
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