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Zurich launches $5b share sale to fund Beazley bid
Zurich launches $5b share sale to fund Beazley bid
Offer values Beazley at 1,335 pence per share including 1,310 pence cash and 25 pence dividend.
10 hours ago
GAIP shifts from research to policy tools in 2025
GAIP shifts from research to policy tools in 2025
It will also advance its Asia Risk Platform with rollout set for 2026.
10 hours ago
Sun Life expands new business office network as 2026 count reaches 100
Sun Life expands new business office network as 2026 count reaches 100
2 sites opened in Filinvest City Alabang and 1 site launched in San Fernando Pampanga.
10 hours ago
QBE Insurance moves to take full control of Raheja QBE
QBE Insurance moves to take full control of Raheja QBE
Deal ends 18 years of joint ownership with Prism Johnson Limited, pending regulator review.
10 hours ago
Liberty appoints Cynthia Sze as Hong Kong CEO
Liberty appoints Cynthia Sze as Hong Kong CEO
She will oversee a unified business combining personal, commercial and specialty lines.
11 hours ago
Sun Life Grepa profit rises 17% as sales jump
Sun Life Grepa profit rises 17% as sales jump
Net income reached PHP1.6b despite faster expansion in new business volumes
11 hours ago
Singapore’s finance sector lifts business sentiment as index hits 53.4
Singapore’s finance sector lifts business sentiment as index hits 53.4
Business Sentiment Index climbed 1.2 points in Q4 2025, ending a six-month slide.
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Hong Kong is stepping up global promotion efforts: Financial Secretary
Hong Kong is stepping up global promotion efforts: Financial Secretary
Export credit agency will introduce cover for SMEs trading with higher-risk buyers.
11 hours ago
Sompo net income more than doubles to $3.3b in 9M 2025
Sompo net income more than doubles to $3.3b in 9M 2025
Basic earnings per share reached $3.61 for the nine months to March.
1 day ago
ICICI Lombard stock income rescues weak underwriting performance
ICICI Lombard stock income rescues weak underwriting performance
The tax cases in India have not yet had a major impact on the company finances.
1 day ago
Tata AIA new fund pushes life plan buyers into overseas stock markets
Tata AIA new fund pushes life plan buyers into overseas stock markets
It runs 26 February to 5 March 2026 and the rest can sit in debt or cash up to 30%.
1 day ago
Sumitomo Life premium income jumps 10.4% as core profit falls 10.6%
Sumitomo Life premium income jumps 10.4% as core profit falls 10.6%
CreditSights links the life profit decline to higher technical reserves.
1 day ago
Miller agrees to buy Dubai broker Shields pending approval
Miller agrees to buy Dubai broker Shields pending approval
Shields is regulated by the DFSA, and the transaction is slated to wrap in Q2 2026.
1 day ago
Meiji Yasuda grows premiums 36.3% as surplus drops 18.7%
Meiji Yasuda grows premiums 36.3% as surplus drops 18.7%
CreditSights flags $22.0b in premiums, but net result slides to $0.6b in the same period.
1 day ago
Zurich Cover-More CEO exits after acquisition
Zurich Cover-More CEO exits after acquisition
The executive led AIG Travel before the business moved under new ownership in December 2024.
2 days ago
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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.
How can insurers turn M&As into a competitive advantage?
Firms are focused more on boosting operations than pushing rivals out.
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 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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Asia-Pacific insurers face $200b legacy tech burden
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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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