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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.
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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.
44 minutes ago
Philippines, Mongolia deposit insurers sign pact for bank resolution
Philippines, Mongolia deposit insurers sign pact for bank resolution
It includes cooperation on receivership liquidation risk management and premium assessment.
59 minutes ago
Sri Lanka crop cover expands as drought floods and elephants hit
Sri Lanka crop cover expands as drought floods and elephants hit
Losses linked to weather and environmental shocks are weighing on farm incomes.
1 hour ago
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.
1 hour ago
Prudential’s premiums could snatch $13b by 2026: Morningstar
Prudential’s premiums could snatch $13b by 2026: Morningstar
Net earned premiums are projected to grow about 10% annually from $11.4b in 2025.
1 hour ago
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.
1 day ago
Hong Kong finance regulators tighten disclosure rules to police transition plans
Hong Kong finance regulators tighten disclosure rules to police transition plans
The roadmap targets assurance and transition plan quality plus expanded tech use.
1 day ago
India budget backs healthcare push as insurers cheer tax relief moves
India budget backs healthcare push as insurers cheer tax relief moves
Medicover says the plan targets late diagnosis and uneven access with digital platforms and telemedicine.
1 day ago
Nippon Life outlook holds amidst equity and interest-rate risk exposure
Nippon Life outlook holds amidst equity and interest-rate risk exposure
The insurer’s securities portfolio keeps market sensitivity high even with a capital buffer in place.
1 day ago
Insurers enter 2026 as volatility shreds planning: EY
Insurers enter 2026 as volatility shreds planning: EY
Boards are reassessing underwriting customer experience and decision making as data security slows adoption.
1 day ago
Etiqa General Insurance retention at 33.7% raises credit risk on recoverables
Etiqa General Insurance retention at 33.7% raises credit risk on recoverables
AM Best expects pricing discipline and corrective actions even as underwriting pressure builds.
1 day ago
Cambodia insurance premiums slip 0.1% as policy count drops 14%
Cambodia insurance premiums slip 0.1% as policy count drops 14%
The regulator reported 485,575 policies in November 2025.
2 days ago
Malaysia flood cover drops to 0.25% as hazard risk intensifies
Malaysia flood cover drops to 0.25% as hazard risk intensifies
Insurers warn exposure may now be scaling faster than premium income.
2 days ago
Zurich-Beazley deal would sharpen specialty edge: GlobalData
Zurich-Beazley deal would sharpen specialty edge: GlobalData
Beazley’s expertise in specialist lines could help Zurich expand its technical capabilities.
2 days ago
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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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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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Taboos, low confidence stall legacy planning across Asia
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Two-thirds of Asians fear their wealth will not outlast their children’s generation.
Ciputra Life eyes more clients beyond group network
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Rising health benefit demand is driving deeper ties with firms and banks.
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