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Great Eastern profit jumps 21% despite 15% sales drop
Great Eastern profit jumps 21% despite 15% sales drop
Total weighted new sales declined 15% as the insurer adjusted its product mix.
5 hours ago
Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore to remain central to Asia operations: S&P
Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore to remain central to Asia operations: S&P
The ratings agency says business growth should continue alongside underwriting discipline.
5 hours ago
Hong Kong pushes insurers to back low-altitude economy
Hong Kong pushes insurers to back low-altitude economy
Operators of small unmanned aircraft must carry third-party liability cover of $1.3m to $2.6m.
6 hours ago
Zurich to acquire ClearView for $293m
Zurich to acquire ClearView for $293m
Shareholders are set to receive $0.46 in cash per share.
6 hours ago
Manulife Singapore issues record-breaking $408m single life insurance policy
Manulife Singapore issues record-breaking $408m single life insurance policy
The landmark issuance follows surge in HNW demand.
6 hours ago
Allianz General expands financial cover for SME and foreign worker policyholders
Allianz General expands financial cover for SME and foreign worker policyholders
SMEs facing forced closures of over 48 hours can get up to MYR20,000 ($5,100).
1 day ago
QBE Insurance expected to hit $2b net income in 2026: S&P
QBE Insurance expected to hit $2b net income in 2026: S&P
Exit from non-core lines will benefit the group, and capital will remain strong.
1 day ago
QBE names Carles Tondo as Asia head of property
QBE names Carles Tondo as Asia head of property
Tondo was head of property and technical lines from another insurer.
1 day ago
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions to acquire QBE credit unit
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions to acquire QBE credit unit
The portfolio is projected to deliver about $200m in yearly income across ANZ, UK.
1 day ago
Sun Life profit climbs as Asia sales jump 49%
Sun Life profit climbs as Asia sales jump 49%
Individual insurance revenue in the region totalled $894m across Hong Kong, India, and Indonesia.
1 day ago
Zurich APAC gross premiums reach $7.5b in 2025
Zurich APAC gross premiums reach $7.5b in 2025
It handled billions in payouts whilst maintaining a 94.3% underwriting metric across P&C.
1 day ago
Sompo expands Guidewire deal as cloud migration begins
Sompo expands Guidewire deal as cloud migration begins
This targets unified underwriting claims and billing workflows across country entities.
1 day ago
This week in insurance: Aon names Risk Capital CEO, SB Finance launches job-loss cover, Beazley takeover talks extended
This week in insurance: Aon names Risk Capital CEO, SB Finance launches job-loss cover, Beazley takeover talks extended
Regulators in Singapore and Thailand have also made moves this week.
3 days ago
Insurance market to soar $146.62b by 2030 on rising consumer awareness, strong economy
Insurance market to soar $146.62b by 2030 on rising consumer awareness, strong economy
It is projected to post a 9.7% CAGR from 2024 to 2030.
4 days ago
Dai-ichi Life lifts profit view to $3.3b
Dai-ichi Life lifts profit view to $3.3b
Net investment income is projected to jump 24.9$ to $12.9b in fiscal 2026.
4 days ago
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The rules are feeding demand for staff with digital and regulatory skills.
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Firms are focused more on boosting operations than pushing rivals out.
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Private rents may rise by as much as 2%. whilst home prices are seen increasing 2% to 4%.
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Asia-Pacific insurers face $200b legacy tech burden
Outdated tech and entrenched processes continue to hamper operations.
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Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap
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Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.
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Capital rules force Indian insurers to curb aggressive discounting
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Aggressive discounting for short-term market share becomes harder to justify.
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Zurich Indonesia speeds up claims after Bali floods
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Faster settlement boosts confidence in insurance as a practical financial tool.
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Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour
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Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.
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Wealth and retirement products lift Singapore insurers’ premiums
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The Top 50 Insurance 2024 rankings show recovery from the 2023 downturn.
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Taboos, low confidence stall legacy planning across Asia
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Two-thirds of Asians fear their wealth will not outlast their children’s generation.
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