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This week in insurance: AllianzGI buys UOBAM, Swiss Re expands partnerships, Hong Kong faces tax uncertainty
This week in insurance: AllianzGI buys UOBAM, Swiss Re expands partnerships, Hong Kong faces tax uncertainty
Swiss Re CorSo is forming exclusive partnerships with Bajaj General Insurance.
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China offshore tax rules may slow Hong Kong insurers and banks’ mainland sales
China offshore tax rules may slow Hong Kong insurers and banks’ mainland sales
Mainland customers may temporarily delay offshore purchases.
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Shriram General premiums jump 23% as profit rises just 5%
Shriram General premiums jump 23% as profit rises just 5%
The insurer also plans to increase its financial advisor base to 2 lakh by FY 2030.
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Global reinsurers beat capital costs for the third straight year
Global reinsurers beat capital costs for the third straight year
Median return on equity reached 16.3% in 2025.
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Deal insurance demand rises as buyers guard against M&A risk
Deal insurance demand rises as buyers guard against M&A risk
Valuation gaps topped dealmakers’ concerns at 48%.
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Ping An faces 27,000 claims after Typhoon Dolphin
Ping An faces 27,000 claims after Typhoon Dolphin
Estimated insurance payouts have exceeded RMB650m.
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India financial technology spending to grow 21% annually
India financial technology spending to grow 21% annually
The wider enterprise market is forecast at 15.5%.
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Mandarin Re raises capital to $26m to fuel expansion
Mandarin Re raises capital to $26m to fuel expansion
Property accounts for around 70% of its portfolio.
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Australian car insurers fail to explain premium hikes
Australian car insurers fail to explain premium hikes
Motor premiums rose more than 42% from 2019 to 2024.
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Singapore insurers pay out over $8.3b in six months
Singapore insurers pay out over $8.3b in six months
Life claims alone climbed 11.1% year on year.
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Swiss Re shifts India and Mexico growth to local partners
Swiss Re shifts India and Mexico growth to local partners
The India arrangement will target sectors including high technology and manufacturing.
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Reinsurers face price cuts as record capital fuels rivalry
Reinsurers face price cuts as record capital fuels rivalry
AM Best expects favourable earnings unless the sector suffers an unusually large catastrophe event.
3 days ago
Travel Guard shifts Singapore underwriting to Zurich
Travel Guard shifts Singapore underwriting to Zurich
Existing customers will keep their original policy terms whilst gaining access to expanded emergency assistance.
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Allianz targets income loss with critical illness cover
Allianz targets income loss with critical illness cover
Only 37% of Malaysians can fund living expenses beyond three months after an income disruption.
4 days ago
Australia's SafetyCulture rebrands to Mitti Insurance and eyes US expansion
Australia's SafetyCulture rebrands to Mitti Insurance and eyes US expansion
In Australia, Mitti is adding a new commercial general liability and property insurance cover.
4 days ago
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How can insurers keep up with AI data centre risks?
Increased power and battery storage can cause fire and equipment failure.
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Twin disasters expose Philippine insurance gap
Only 10 of 51 nonlife insurers belong to the disaster risk pool.
2 days ago
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Inside Generali Insurance Malaysia Berhad’s win at the Insurance Asia Awards 2026
Behind Generali Malaysia’s fourth consecutive win is a commitment to sustainable growth and excellence.



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