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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Falling Pacific rates expose businesses to underinsurance
Falling Pacific rates expose businesses to underinsurance
Construction inflation is forecast to reach 6% by mid-2026.
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India leads major insurance markets at 7.1%: Swiss Re
India leads major insurance markets at 7.1%: Swiss Re
Life premiums are projected to rise about 7% following tax and regulatory changes.
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Health insurance market to exceed $5t by 2032
Health insurance market to exceed $5t by 2032
The senior citizens segment is expected to expand by more than 3.5% annually.
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Broker market forecast to grow 9.1% annually to $653.4b
Broker market forecast to grow 9.1% annually to $653.4b
The industry was valued at $277b in 2025.
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Asia-Pacific M&A insurance claims climb on complex deals
Asia-Pacific M&A insurance claims climb on complex deals
Aon secured more than $26m in regional payouts over the past three years.
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Generali China solvency slips as investment risk rises
Generali China solvency slips as investment risk rises
Parent funding lifted the solvency measure to 230% at the end of 2025.
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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.
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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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Inside Etiqa Insurance Pte Ltd (Etiqa) and Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Singtel)’s win at the Insurance Asia Awards 2026
Etiqa and Singtel’s collaboration delivers seamless embedded insurance experiences through trusted ecosystems.
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Inside Etiqa Insurance Pte Ltd (Etiqa) and Singapore Telecommunications Ltd (Singtel)’s win at the Insurance Asia Awards 2026
Etiqa and Singtel’s collaboration delivers seamless embedded insurance experiences through trusted ecosystems.
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