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AIA hits $7.14b profit, triggers $1.7b buy-back as Asian demand surges
AIA hits $7.14b profit, triggers $1.7b buy-back as Asian demand surges
Group CEO Lee Yuan Siong reported a 12% per-share profit growth driven by Asia’s demand for savings.
Allianz Malaysia boosts motor personal accident coverage
Allianz Malaysia boosts motor personal accident coverage
Motorcycle drivers who purchase or renew their policy in 2026 will get up to MYR25,000 coverage.
FWD posts record $166m IFRS 17 profit
FWD posts record $166m IFRS 17 profit
Annualised premium equivalent sales climbed to $2.5b during the year.
QBE Re names Soichiro Tanaka Southeast Asia head
QBE Re names Soichiro Tanaka Southeast Asia head
The executive joins from Aspen and will report to Cindy Foo in Singapore.
FWD reshuffles leadership as CFO successor named
FWD reshuffles leadership as CFO successor named
The outgoing finance chief will relocate back to the US after the transition.
Generali lifts FY 2025 profit 10.7% to $5.4b
Generali lifts FY 2025 profit 10.7% to $5.4b
Adjusted earnings per share reached $3.26 following a 16.2% increase.

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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.

How can Indonesia’s insurers balance tighter capital rules and rising claims?

Disaster claims may raise premiums, costs, and tighten coverage.

How could capital relief boost Hong Kong insurers’ returns?

The rules are feeding demand for staff with digital and regulatory skills.

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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 eyes commercial insurance growth as cyber-risk threats evolve
Many Japanese firms remain underinsured despite rising exposure to cyber-incidents.
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.
Insurance Nina Ong drives AI and talent upgrades at Great Eastern Life
The big boss credits their edge to diversity: over a third of senior roles are women.
Insurance Hong Kong insurers post weaker 2024 as premiums slip
This is based on the recent data released by the Insurance Authority for the 2024 fiscal year.

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