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Munich Re withstands large-loss and payout pressures
Munich Re withstands large-loss and payout pressures
Diversified earnings and stronger investment returns supported group profitability in 2025.
Only 19% of Singaporeans plan for long-term care
Only 19% of Singaporeans plan for long-term care
More than half expect government schemes to fund future care needs.
UOI targets growth as capital stays strongest: AM Best
UOI targets growth as capital stays strongest: AM Best
Consistent internal generation and low underwriting leverage support its financial position.
Allianz buys HSBC Life Singapore for $2.1b
Allianz buys HSBC Life Singapore for $2.1b
The agreement includes a 15 year exclusive bancassurance partnership through HSBC.
Japan forces uninsured verification for medical cover
Japan forces uninsured verification for medical cover
Expired conventional cards will no longer be accepted under the temporary measure from August.
AIA and MediCard combine life and health benefits
AIA and MediCard combine life and health benefits
Employers can provide medical access and financial protection through a single package.
Sompo acquires Fator to expand Brazil insurance business
Sompo acquires Fator to expand Brazil insurance business
The target specialises in property surety and financial lines for corporate clients.
Chubb and Atome launch shopping fraud cover
Chubb and Atome launch shopping fraud cover
Cardholders can seek reimbursement when goods arrive damaged or fail to arrive.
Travel credit insurance market exceeds $14.1b
Travel credit insurance market exceeds $14.1b
Rising tourism and exposure to natural disasters are increasing protection demand across APAC.
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.

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Insurance Middle East war exposes cash-flow risks for Singapore SMEs
UOI CEO says many businesses remain underinsured amid rising operating costs.
Insurance EFGH bets on embedded microinsurance beyond Singapore's wealthy
Most consumers don’t need big insurance policies, said EFGH's CEO David Ng.
Insurance Fraud costs expose Hong Kong insurers’ payments lag
Cheques and manual work persist as fraud costs reach up to 5% of revenue.
Insurance Asia-Pacific insurers turn to emerging market debt for yield
Investment-grade issuance now accounts for more than half of the market.
Insurance Singapore insurers expand beyond protection into wealth planning
Only 41% of consumers own life insurance.
Insurance Insurers tighten control over Hormuz shipping routes
Japan and South Korea face higher exposure to Gulf energy risks.
Insurance Companies rethink health cover as claim costs climb
MOH rider changes tighten coverage and lift co-payment exposure from April 2026.

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