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Howden Re expands China push with three hires
Howden Re expands China push with three hires
The senior executives will be based in Hong Kong across specialist reinsurance divisions.
Markel hires Ang to grow Asia terrorism cover
Markel hires Ang to grow Asia terrorism cover
Ang joins from Everest, where he led political violence and terrorism for Asia.
Allianz ranks 11th in finance workplace list
Allianz ranks 11th in finance workplace list
Great Place To Work surveyed 18,712 employees across Australia in finance and insurance.
South Korea eases AI rules as oversight tightens
South Korea eases AI rules as oversight tightens
Regulators will accelerate network separation reforms for financial AI systems.
Singapore retirement gap tests insurers as consumers age
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Singapore retirement gap tests insurers as consumers age
Healthspan lags lifespan by about 10 years as protection gaps reshape retirement planning.
India regulator probes insurance AI risks with working group
India regulator probes insurance AI risks with working group
The seven-member group will be chaired by IIIT Hyderabad director Sandeep K. Shukla.
BMS opens Mumbai capability centre
BMS opens Mumbai capability centre
The India hub will support broking operations, technology, analytics and client service.
Ageas Federal raises annual bonus payout
Ageas Federal raises annual bonus payout
The total reached ₹202.80 crore for the 2025 to 2026 financial year.
India health premiums rise 200% amidst medical inflation and trust gaps
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India health premiums rise 200% amidst medical inflation and trust gaps
Poor risk assessment, unregulated hospital pricing, and claim rejections have kept combined ratios above 120% for five years.

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Insurance Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield
Investment-grade issuance now accounts for more than half of the market.
Insurance Singapore insurers expand beyond protection into wealth planning
Only 41% of consumers own life insurance.
Insurance Insurers tighten control over Hormuz shipping routes
Japan and South Korea face higher exposure to Gulf energy risks.
Insurance Companies rethink health cover as claim costs climb
MOH rider changes tighten coverage and lift co-payment exposure from April 2026.
Insurance Hong Kong healthcare pushes pricing clarity, trials, and biotech capacity
Six in 10 patients delay treatment due to cost anxiety.
Insurance Iran war raises long-term risks for Asia builders' insurance gains
Supply chain disruption and energy volatility could push premiums higher by 2027.
Insurance Southeast Asia insurers risk profit hit from weak data systems
Igloo CEO says outdated infrastructure limits AI gains despite rising spending.

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