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FWD Singapore and Ascend Asia partner on financial advisory services
FWD Singapore and Ascend Asia partner on financial advisory services
Firms will collaborate on analytics, technology, and advisory tools.
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Sun Life appoints Lee Sarkin to lead Asia AI push
Sun Life appoints Lee Sarkin to lead Asia AI push
He will take up the Hong Kong-based role on 1 September.
10 hours ago
Aon raises data centre insurance capacity to $5b
Aon raises data centre insurance capacity to $5b
The programme now supports projects from construction through long term operations.
11 hours ago
Asian insurer gains face regulatory pressure in second half of 2026
Asian insurer gains face regulatory pressure in second half of 2026
China-Hong Kong fund movement rules could become more restrictive during the period.
11 hours ago
China cuts medical device prices under national crackdown
China cuts medical device prices under national crackdown
More than 50,000 certified workers have been trained to deliver nursing and personal assistance.
11 hours ago
Zurich sells critical illness cover through Shopee
Zurich sells critical illness cover through Shopee
Eligible customers receive the Basic option free for the first month during the campaign.
1 day ago
Techcom Insurance plugs public health gaps with co-pay plan
Techcom Insurance plugs public health gaps with co-pay plan
Direct billing is available at public hospitals nationwide.
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Go Digit enters retirement market as annuities split risk
Go Digit enters retirement market as annuities split risk
Customers may retain a fixed floor whilst allocating the remaining share according to index performance.
1 day ago
Aon appoints Joe Liang to lead Greater China reinsurance
Aon appoints Joe Liang to lead Greater China reinsurance
He will work from Hong Kong and report to Asia Pacific chief Rupert Moore.
1 day ago
Allianz bundles eSIM access with travel insurance
Allianz bundles eSIM access with travel insurance
Eligible customers receive complimentary 1GB starter data during the limited launch period.
1 day ago
Prudential targets wealthy clients with $500,000 legacy cover
Prudential targets wealthy clients with $500,000 legacy cover
Policyholders can divide premiums across the S&P 500 and more.
1 day ago
PartnerRe names Gupta as India CEO
PartnerRe names Gupta as India CEO
Previously, Gupta was the head of Client Management over at Munich Re India.
2 days ago
Bangladesh reforms start as $570m in claims remain unpaid
Bangladesh reforms start as $570m in claims remain unpaid
Auditor supervised accounts will hold proceeds from property bonds and other holdings.
2 days ago
Sompo agrees to buy US workers’ compensation specialist
Sompo agrees to buy US workers’ compensation specialist
The target focuses solely on workplace injury cover for SMEs.
2 days ago
Falling Pacific rates expose businesses to underinsurance
Falling Pacific rates expose businesses to underinsurance
Construction inflation is forecast to reach 6% by mid-2026.
2 days ago
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How exposed are Asia's factories to cyberattacks?
Many industrial losses fall outside traditional insurance policies.
Are Hongkongers ready to fund longer lives without relying on family?
One in five expect children to help fund retirement and care.
How can Asian households plan further ahead?
More than half of people have no financial plan beyond one year.
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Middle East war exposes cash-flow risks for Singapore SMEs
UOI CEO says many businesses remain underinsured amid rising operating costs.
2 days ago
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EFGH bets on embedded microinsurance beyond Singapore's wealthy
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Most consumers don’t need big insurance policies, said EFGH's CEO David Ng.
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Fraud costs expose Hong Kong insurers’ payments lag
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Cheques and manual work persist as fraud costs reach up to 5% of revenue.
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Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield
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Investment-grade issuance now accounts for more than half of the market.
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Singapore insurers expand beyond protection into wealth planning
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Only 41% of consumers own life insurance.
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Insurers tighten control over Hormuz shipping routes
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Japan and South Korea face higher exposure to Gulf energy risks.
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Companies rethink health cover as claim costs climb
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MOH rider changes tighten coverage and lift co-payment exposure from April 2026.
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