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Cover-More secures Aon clients and staff in travel cover push
Cover-More secures Aon clients and staff in travel cover push
The agreement spans retail accounts.
10 hours ago
Insurtech investors drop to lowest since 2017 as funding tightens
Insurtech investors drop to lowest since 2017 as funding tightens
Seven firms from the 2025 raised a combined $298m after October showing selective funding.
11 hours ago
Singapore insurance remote share drops 7.5 points as hiring cools
Singapore insurance remote share drops 7.5 points as hiring cools
Job postings across all sectors remain 12.0%, below year-earlier levels.
11 hours ago
AI can cut insurer costs 20% but adoption lags across sector
AI can cut insurer costs 20% but adoption lags across sector
Firms using the technology can also lift premiums by around 3% to 5%.
11 hours ago
GIFT City insurance market jumps 11-fold in 5 years
GIFT City insurance market jumps 11-fold in 5 years
Premium volume rose from $102m in 2020 to more than $1.2b by 2025.
11 hours ago
Allianz Singapore offers up to $46,800 in scam protection
Allianz Singapore offers up to $46,800 in scam protection
Two tier structure allows multiple shopping related claims under higher coverage level.
12 hours ago
How 1 April renewals pushed Japan cat rates down 16%
How 1 April renewals pushed Japan cat rates down 16%
Howden Re said another year of low catastrophe losses helped drive the decline.
12 hours ago
Nine in 10 Malaysians delay care despite insurance support
Nine in 10 Malaysians delay care despite insurance support
Over half also report difficulty booking or managing consultations through digital channels.
12 hours ago
Cyber insurance trails as only 10% of SMEs buy cover
Cyber insurance trails as only 10% of SMEs buy cover
Amongst the worst attacks, average losses in the top 10% of events topped $28m in 2024.
12 hours ago
PNB MetLife launches index fund as 230m Indians face retirement
PNB MetLife launches index fund as 230m Indians face retirement
New pension plan tracks 50 dividend-paying firms to combat ageing crisis.
1 day ago
APAC disaster risks push parametric market to $23b this year
APAC disaster risks push parametric market to $23b this year
Regional vulnerability to hurricanes and earthquakes accelerates fastest global growth rates.
1 day ago
Singlife updates Shield Plan riders to boost healthcare affordability
Singlife updates Shield Plan riders to boost healthcare affordability
Product enhancements respond to specific demographic shifts in long-term care.
1 day ago
Coface appoints Carmen Chow to lead Hong Kong commercial strategy
Coface appoints Carmen Chow to lead Hong Kong commercial strategy
Former CGS Japanese Solutions head takes over regional performance goals.
1 day ago
AIA launches ProsperLife as mortality gap hits HK$1.9m per adult
AIA launches ProsperLife as mortality gap hits HK$1.9m per adult
New policy targets working adults facing severe financial strain from unexpected death.
1 day ago
Prudential slashes medical rider premiums by 55% amidst MOH shift
Prudential slashes medical rider premiums by 55% amidst MOH shift
New PRUExtra Care series replaces old suite to meet 2025 mandate.
1 day ago
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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.
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Wong Sze Keed builds people‑first culture at AIA
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‘Leadership must be anchored in clarity, courage and humanity.’
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Howden’s Shweta Swaroop pushes pay data transparency in insurance
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Clear disclosure drives accountability and actionable change to plug the gender gap.
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HDI Global Japan targets commercial and cyber insurance growth
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One of the most rapidly evolving threats is cyber-insurance, and Japan has room to expand in this market.
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Turning points: How a career choice shaped Singlife’s Chin Wei Lin
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The most important professional moves aren’t always promotions but those that build trust.
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Asia’s wealth insurers face rising compliance pressure
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Stricter anti-money laundering and disclosure rules are slowing onboarding.
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Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership
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Equity cannot rely only on good intentions; it must be built into systems.
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