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PICC profit rises 26% but growth set to ease
PICC profit rises 26% but growth set to ease
Net income is forecast to reach about HK$39.4b in 2026 from HK$36.0b in 2025.
Liberty folds APAC units into 1 licensed entity
Liberty folds APAC units into 1 licensed entity
Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, and China now sit under merged underwriting structures.
Pet insurance seen hitting $24b on 18% CAGR
Pet insurance seen hitting $24b on 18% CAGR
Within services the segment is expected to represent about 0.09% of the total market.
Commercial insurance premiums to reach $1.4t in 2025
Commercial insurance premiums to reach $1.4t in 2025
Reinsurance capital hit $760b, increasing competition across the sector.
Vietnam banks leverage data, AI, and digital trust to capture customers
Vietnam banks leverage data, AI, and digital trust to capture customers
Timo and HD Bank focus on engagement, analytics, and AI to differentiate in a crowded market.
Reinsurers reprice risk as Hormuz disruption hits oil flows
Reinsurers reprice risk as Hormuz disruption hits oil flows
The waterway carries about 20% of global crude supply and a large share of LNG shipments.
Ping An's new business value jumps 7.5% to $15b
Ping An's new business value jumps 7.5% to $15b
Its life and health arm posted RMB103.27b in value from newly written business.
FWD Singapore sets out three priority growth areas for 10th year
FWD Singapore sets out three priority growth areas for 10th year
Growth reflects a stronger contribution from advisers in weighted new business premiums.
SEADRIF, AHA Centre partner on ASEAN disaster financing
SEADRIF, AHA Centre partner on ASEAN disaster financing
The pact links emergency response systems with financial protection mechanisms.

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How can regulatory tweaks unlock capital for Hong Kong insurers?

Most plan to boost their risk exposure using tech over the next two years.

How can insurers balance outsourcing and data control?

Rising data volumes are becoming harder to access and use effectively.

How will the Middle East war drive cyber insurance demand?

Geopolitical tensions are spilling into the digital realm.

How can Asia-Pacific reinsurers tackle rising disaster losses?

They still posted steady growth over the past five years.

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Insurance Sun Life Philippines to boost sales force, bancassurance under incoming CEO
It is pushing insurance in a nation where death and money are taboo topics.
Insurance Wong Sze Keed builds people‑first culture at AIA
‘Leadership must be anchored in clarity, courage and humanity.’
Insurance Howden’s Shweta Swaroop pushes pay data transparency in insurance
Clear disclosure drives accountability and actionable change to plug the gender gap.
Insurance HDI Global Japan targets commercial and cyber insurance growth
One of the most rapidly evolving threats is cyber-insurance, and Japan has room to expand in this market.
Insurance Turning points: How a career choice shaped Singlife’s Chin Wei Lin
The most important professional moves aren’t always promotions but those that build trust.
Insurance Asia’s wealth insurers face rising compliance pressure
Stricter anti-money laundering and disclosure rules are slowing onboarding.
Insurance Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership
Equity cannot rely only on good intentions; it must be built into systems.

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