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MS&AD cuts equity risk as merger looms
MS&AD cuts equity risk as merger looms
AM Best expects the group’s balance sheet strength to stay at the strongest level.
9 hours ago
Thailand insurance licence applications fall 11.31% in 2025
Thailand insurance licence applications fall 11.31% in 2025
Renewals reached 43,897 in Q1 2026 according to the insurance regulator.
10 hours ago
Australian insurance brands gain 25% despite QBE slip
Australian insurance brands gain 25% despite QBE slip
QBE remained the country’s top insurance brand after rising 23% to $2.5b
10 hours ago
Manila court rejects transport group’s insurance challenge
Manila court rejects transport group’s insurance challenge
The ruling allows a third insurance pool to keep operating under the passenger cover programme.
10 hours ago
Australian retirees may cancel health cover over rebate cut
Australian retirees may cancel health cover over rebate cut
Money.com.au found 18% of older citizens would drop private cover entirely.
11 hours ago
Digit Life claim payouts jump 59% in FY 2026
Digit Life claim payouts jump 59% in FY 2026
The insurer paid $45.8m across 28,658 settled claims in its latest transparency report.
11 hours ago
DBS, HSBC, AIA and more convene at ABF IA Summit Singapore on 1 July
DBS, HSBC, AIA and more convene at ABF IA Summit Singapore on 1 July
Leading voices from the banking and insurance industries will meet at Andaz Singapore to discuss trust, transformation, and AI.
1 day ago
Lioner expands beyond Asia with Zurich office
Lioner expands beyond Asia with Zurich office
The Swiss base will support estate planning, wealth preservation and family governance.
1 day ago
Insurance bodies of Australia and New Zealand sign pact as disaster losses rise
Insurance bodies of Australia and New Zealand sign pact as disaster losses rise
Both countries face increasing risks from extreme weather, cyber threats and supply disruption.
1 day ago
International General Insurance secures approval for India reinsurance branch
International General Insurance secures approval for India reinsurance branch
The branch will be based in GIFT City, India’s operational international financial services centre.
1 day ago
Cover Genius powers Traveloka cancellation cover
Cover Genius powers Traveloka cancellation cover
Australian customers can now add protection during the booking process.
1 day ago
AIA launches legacy framework as wealthy families delay plans
AIA launches legacy framework as wealthy families delay plans
Fewer than 40% have assigned family responsibilities or decision-making roles.
1 day ago
Magnitude 7.8 quake widens Philippine insurance gap
Magnitude 7.8 quake widens Philippine insurance gap
Insurers generally have less exposure in Mindanao than in Manila.
1 day ago
Igloo deploys AI travel insurance sales channel in Indonesia
Igloo deploys AI travel insurance sales channel in Indonesia
It handles discovery to policy issuance in single conversational flow.
2 days ago
Korea P&I faces volatility risk from large claims over near term
Korea P&I faces volatility risk from large claims over near term
AM Best said the club’s small capital base leaves earnings exposed.
2 days ago
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Companies rethink health cover as claim costs climb
MOH rider changes tighten coverage and lift co-payment exposure from April 2026.
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Insurance growth strains trust at claims stage
Claims delays reshape customer loyalty patterns in Indonesia insurance sector.


