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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.
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.
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.
Bupa Hong Kong rolls out palm scan check-in with Tencent
Bupa Hong Kong rolls out palm scan check-in with Tencent
It now runs across 20 network clinics with document-free verification at kiosk.

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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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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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