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This week in insurance: New partnerships roll out, hiring outlook steady, and tech spending ramps up
This week in insurance: New partnerships roll out, hiring outlook steady, and tech spending ramps up
Etiqa Insurance Singapore and AIA Singapore have also partnered for takaful solutions.
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Insurers redesign policies for fire risks
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Insurers redesign policies for fire risks
Lithium-ion threats expose valuation gaps in homes.
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AI risks rise as 43% of firms lack formal frameworks: Gallagher Re
AI risks rise as 43% of firms lack formal frameworks: Gallagher Re
Gallagher Re found just 44% had completed structured impact reviews.
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APAC businesses at risk as fraud attack rate rises to 1.7%
APAC businesses at risk as fraud attack rate rises to 1.7%
There is a 59% rise in automated attack tools mimicking human behaviour.
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MSIG Asia backs Ancileo to embed travel cover in bookings
MSIG Asia backs Ancileo to embed travel cover in bookings
The deal includes an equity stake and a regional tie-up focused on tailored digital protection products
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Bupa Global taps Massey to drive Asia expansion
Bupa Global taps Massey to drive Asia expansion
The new executive brings over 20 years of IPMI experience.
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Singlife recruits former MAS director for board oversight
Singlife recruits former MAS director for board oversight
The veteran leader previously managed foreign bank supervision.
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Liberty Specialty Markets invades Asia fine art insurance sector
Liberty Specialty Markets invades Asia fine art insurance sector
Regional lead Edrick Tang targets complex placements for bullion and collectible cars to drive 2026 growth.
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Singapore’s domestic general insurance rises 8.4% in 2025
Singapore’s domestic general insurance rises 8.4% in 2025
Despite the growth in revenue, net incurred claims for the domestic market also increased.
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How Ping An Health grew as AI cut consultation costs 45%
How Ping An Health grew as AI cut consultation costs 45%
The decline was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025 as automation deepened.
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Manulife shifts AI leadership to Hong Kong with new hire
Manulife shifts AI leadership to Hong Kong with new hire
The insurer has already rolled out 91 generative AI use cases across its operations.
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HDI Global says Australia drove growth in tough APAC market
HDI Global says Australia drove growth in tough APAC market
It plans further expansion across New Zealand and broader Asia Pacific in 2026.
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Allianz Malaysia adds 25% cover to push policy sales
Allianz Malaysia adds 25% cover to push policy sales
Shield Plus users aged 40 and below qualify for the enhanced principal sum insured.
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Singapore health premiums jump 14.8% in February
Singapore health premiums jump 14.8% in February
The increase reflects a long-term repricing cycle rather than seasonal demand.
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Markel expands APAC W&I with two underwriter hires
Markel expands APAC W&I with two underwriter hires
One appointment covers Singapore, Hong Kong, and other regional deal markets, whilst the other is based in Mumbai.
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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.
How can Indonesia’s insurers balance tighter capital rules and rising claims?
Disaster claims may raise premiums, costs, and tighten coverage.
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Howden’s Shweta Swaroop pushes pay data transparency in insurance
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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Nina Ong drives AI and talent upgrades at Great Eastern Life
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The big boss credits their edge to diversity: over a third of senior roles are women.
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Hong Kong insurers post weaker 2024 as premiums slip
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This is based on the recent data released by the Insurance Authority for the 2024 fiscal year.
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