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Marsh buys ENEOS insurance units in Japan
Marsh buys ENEOS insurance units in Japan
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
8 hours ago
MS&AD buys 18% stake in Barings
MS&AD buys 18% stake in Barings
MassMutual will retain control with an 82% holding after the transaction.
8 hours ago
Swiss Re appoints Daniel Neo to Asia board
Swiss Re appoints Daniel Neo to Asia board
Neo joins SRAL from 1 June after more than 2 decades in insurance.
8 hours ago
Prudential buys 75% stake in Bharti Life
Prudential buys 75% stake in Bharti Life
The deal carries an initial cash consideration of $389m payable at completion.
8 hours ago
Forvis Mazars names actuarial partner to boost APAC insurance practice
Forvis Mazars names actuarial partner to boost APAC insurance practice
The Singapore hire expands insurance advisory amidst IFRS 17 and M&A-driven demand.
1 day ago
Manulife Singapore to offer multi-cancer blood test starting May
Manulife Singapore to offer multi-cancer blood test starting May
This will be rolled out through its Guardant Health partnership.
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This week in insurance: Igloo CEO on AI to raise profits; more insurance perks and plans for HNWIs
This week in insurance: Igloo CEO on AI to raise profits; more insurance perks and plans for HNWIs
Insurers also report promising financial results.
1 day ago
AI will reshape insurance but cannot replace empathy: CEOs
AI will reshape insurance but cannot replace empathy: CEOs
It is improving efficiency and should not erode personalisation and face-to-face interactions.
3 days ago
Policybazaar rolls out annual insurance for India domestic travel
Policybazaar rolls out annual insurance for India domestic travel
It covers lost checked-in baggage, trip cancellations, and even home burglary.
4 days ago
Sun Life's Philippine HQ switches to 100% geothermal power
Sun Life's Philippine HQ switches to 100% geothermal power
The facility already has rainwater harvesting and double-glazed windows, amongst others.
4 days ago
SBI General urges active planning as medical bills climb
SBI General urges active planning as medical bills climb
SBI General Insurance offers cashless hospitalisation, amongst others.
4 days ago
AXA China launches instant-issue health plan with 3-question policy sign-up
AXA China launches instant-issue health plan with 3-question policy sign-up
It has no deductibles for covered services within the coverage area, AXA said.
5 days ago
Activ Yuva ties insurance to young Indians’ lifestyle
Activ Yuva ties insurance to young Indians’ lifestyle
Coverage and rewards now shift with daily activity sleep and nutrition tracking.
5 days ago
Manulife Asia earnings jump 22% to $598m on sales growth
Manulife Asia earnings jump 22% to $598m on sales growth
It saw growth across its annualised premium equivalent sales.
5 days ago
Raise Financial acquires GILB in $15m bet to build direct insurance platform
Raise Financial acquires GILB in $15m bet to build direct insurance platform
Raise said that it has received all required regulatory approvals to acquire GIBL.
5 days ago
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Southeast Asia insurers risk profit hit from weak data systems
Igloo CEO says outdated infrastructure limits AI gains despite rising spending.
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Hong Kong insurer complaints rise for fourth straight year
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The Insurance Authority has flagged gaps in incentives, disclosure, and oversight.
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Rising climate losses test China’s insurance safety net
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Profitable insurers face limits in passing disaster risk despite market scale.
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War-risk underwriting tightens in Singapore as Gulf airspace disruptions persist
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Airlines reroute across Asia–Middle East routes as insurers reassess exposure and pricing risk.
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Affluent women force rethink of legacy planning in Asia-Pacific
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Stable growth and early engagement shift advice beyond transactional transfers.
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Sun Life Philippines to boost sales force, bancassurance under incoming CEO
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It is pushing insurance in a nation where death and money are taboo topics.
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Wong Sze Keed builds people‑first culture at AIA
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‘Leadership must be anchored in clarity, courage and humanity.’
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Claims delays reshape customer loyalty patterns in Indonesia insurance sector.
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1. Banks and insurers must chase AI value creation, not cost savings 2. Japan P&C market to hit $80b as cyber surges 17% 3. Indonesia finance firms face narrowing window to monetise AI, BCG says 4. Nearly half of APAC insurers rank reporting as top compliance challenge 5. Sun Life Singapore taps CapBridge to distribute indexed life cover to HNWIsAwards
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