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Aon names Karl Hamann as Philippines CEO
Aon names Karl Hamann as Philippines CEO
Veteran regional executive to lead integrated risk strategy in Manila.
Marsh’s net income inches up 2.5% in 2025
Marsh’s net income inches up 2.5% in 2025
Insurance unit drives 12% revenue growth whilst consulting lags at 7%.
Beazley valued at $11b as Zurich agrees offer terms
Beazley valued at $11b as Zurich agrees offer terms
Cash proposal would pay 1,335p per share if the full dividend is included.
GIFT City draws reinsurers as India offers 10-year tax holiday
GIFT City draws reinsurers as India offers 10-year tax holiday
The zone also provides exemptions on capital gains to attract offshore insurance capital.
SBI Life profit climbs 4% to $18.3b in December period
SBI Life profit climbs 4% to $18.3b in December period
New business premium rose to ₹31,326 crore from ₹26,256 crore in the same quarter last year.
Aon net income jumps to $3.7b in 2025
Aon net income jumps to $3.7b in 2025
Diluted earnings increased to $17.02 per share from $12.35 a year earlier.
Insurers lag on AI as only 7% call themselves transformative
Insurers lag on AI as only 7% call themselves transformative
IDC says adoption is accelerating yet data maturity and governance still trail business demands.

Exclusives

Insurance 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.
Insurance Capital rules force Indian insurers to curb aggressive discounting
Aggressive discounting for short-term market share becomes harder to justify.
Insurance Zurich Indonesia speeds up claims after Bali floods
Faster settlement boosts confidence in insurance as a practical financial tool.
Insurance Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour
Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.
Insurance Wealth and retirement products lift Singapore insurers’ premiums
The Top 50 Insurance 2024 rankings show recovery from the 2023 downturn.
Insurance Taboos, low confidence stall legacy planning across Asia
Two-thirds of Asians fear their wealth will not outlast their children’s generation.
Ciputra Life eyes more clients beyond group network
Rising health benefit demand is driving deeper ties with firms and banks. 

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