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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.
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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.
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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%.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Claims software market doubles to $10.1b by 2033
Claims software market doubles to $10.1b by 2033
The sector is at $5.2b today with adoption spreading across payers and administrators.
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Insurance demand amongst Indians surges as weddings shift overseas
Insurance demand amongst Indians surges as weddings shift overseas
60% of insured travellers are parents and seniors boosting medical protection uptake.
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Car insurance market to reach $2.13t by 2026
Car insurance market to reach $2.13t by 2026
The sector expected to expand at a 6.05% compound annual rate through 2031.
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How APAC insurers raised billions in H2 2025
How APAC insurers raised billions in H2 2025
S&P Global Ratings suggests MS&AD may avoid large investments for at least 2 years.
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This week in insurance: Sompo–Guidewire cloud partnership, Swiss Re acquires QBE credit and surety unit, Zurich moves to buy ClearView.
This week in insurance: Sompo–Guidewire cloud partnership, Swiss Re acquires QBE credit and surety unit, Zurich moves to buy ClearView.
Manulife and Mahindra & Mahindra appointed Suresh Agarwal as CEO designate.
3 days ago
Singlife launches indexed income plan tied to five market indices
Singlife launches indexed income plan tied to five market indices
The plan is described as non participating universal life designed to provide income through indexed crediting.
4 days ago
WTW names Han Wei Fong Singapore country leader
WTW names Han Wei Fong Singapore country leader
He joined the firm in September 2025 and brings over 15 years in health benefits work.
4 days ago
Tokio Marine income rises as life premiums plunge 61.9%
Tokio Marine income rises as life premiums plunge 61.9%
Net premiums written increased 4.4% year on year to $13.4b for the quarter.
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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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