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India life insurance APE reaches 12.8% growth in January
India life insurance APE reaches 12.8% growth in January
APE figures edge higher as insurers struggle to offset last year massive surrender value hits.
2 hours ago
Manulife’s Asia segment records 22% YoY jump in FY 2025 net income
Manulife’s Asia segment records 22% YoY jump in FY 2025 net income
Asia’s new business value (NBV) was also up 10%.
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AIA seen to deliver strong 2025 results: CGS International
AIA seen to deliver strong 2025 results: CGS International
However, risks like capital controls, regulatory changes and pressure on investment yields may loom.
3 hours ago
Markel Insurance appoints John Bang to run Korea and Japan
Markel Insurance appoints John Bang to run Korea and Japan
He takes charge immediately to build wholesale growth and open 2 new country desks.
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Protection and indemnity clubs hike rates for 20 Feb renewal: AM Best
Protection and indemnity clubs hike rates for 20 Feb renewal: AM Best
Mutual marine insurers target pricing adequacy to offset 2024/25 underwriting deficit.
1 day ago
Markel International names Phil Amlot to lead trade credit
Markel International names Phil Amlot to lead trade credit
He reports to Carl Titterton and takes the post effective immediately.
1 day ago
Taiwan forex life insurance sales surge 34% to $12b
Taiwan forex life insurance sales surge 34% to $12b
Investment-linked volume grew to $2.00b from $1.36b year on year.
1 day ago
Philippines pre-need premiums rise to $300m
Philippines pre-need premiums rise to $300m
Industry sold 690,064 plans by Q3 2025 up from 509323 a year earlier.
1 day ago
Chubb launches Chubb Wealth with no platform fees for HNWs
Chubb launches Chubb Wealth with no platform fees for HNWs
Minimum investment for mutual funds starts for as low as US$100.
1 day ago
MS Amlin names Andrew Fish to run exposure management team
MS Amlin names Andrew Fish to run exposure management team
Fish will oversee 35 staff and sharpen risk control and pricing discipline using analytics.
2 days ago
Tata AIA launches 2 value index funds tied to BSE 500 gauge
Tata AIA launches 2 value index funds tied to BSE 500 gauge
Offer window runs 9 to 16 February 2026 with units set at $0.11 on 16 February.
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Commercial insurance hits $2t by 2034 as mandates tighten
Commercial insurance hits $2t by 2034 as mandates tighten
UNCTAD says Q1 2024 goods trade pushed cross-border exposure.
2 days ago
Zurich appoints Blain Waterford to lead Travel in Australia NZ
Zurich appoints Blain Waterford to lead Travel in Australia NZ
The new head joins the ANZ leadership team and will operate from Sydney.
2 days ago
Liberty names Jimmy Tong CEO after Singapore unification
Liberty names Jimmy Tong CEO after Singapore unification
The appointment follows the single insurance licence completed on 1 January.
2 days ago
SAIC partners Lockton to cover overseas manufacturing sales risks
SAIC partners Lockton to cover overseas manufacturing sales risks
The deal links SAIC Motor Insurance with cross border support for after sales activities abroad.
2 days ago
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How will soaring home prices reshape Singapore’s insurance market?
Private rents may rise by as much as 2%. whilst home prices are seen increasing 2% to 4%.
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Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap
Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.
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Pricing Discipline, Customer Value: Asian Banking & Finance and Insurance Asia Summit Heads to Bangkok
Speakers from Kasikornbank, KPMG Thailand, Systemweb Technology, and Simon-Kucher will share their insights on the industry’s latest trends and challenges.


