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Zurich Cover-More taps Ford to drive Asia travel expansion
Zurich Cover-More taps Ford to drive Asia travel expansion
Ford keeps his Zurich APAC partnerships post while taking Asia travel leadership.
28 minutes ago
High-income Singaporeans delay retirement as costs and caregiving bite
High-income Singaporeans delay retirement as costs and caregiving bite
Amongst this group 45% postponed retirement and 23% cut lifestyle expectations.
43 minutes ago
Manulife and Mahindra name Agarwal CEO for India life JV
Manulife and Mahindra name Agarwal CEO for India life JV
He exits Mahindra Insurance Brokers on 30 April.
58 minutes ago
Singapore investment-linked products grab 44% of new life business
Singapore investment-linked products grab 44% of new life business
LIA Singapore logged $5.2b weighted premiums in 2025 up 11.3% on 2024.
1 hour ago
8 in 10 Australians back private health insurance reform
8 in 10 Australians back private health insurance reform
Only 20% of policyholders want the current insurer Medicare and patient fee mix retained.
1 day ago
How India's non-life premiums jumped 14.9% in January 2026
How India's non-life premiums jumped 14.9% in January 2026
It marks the 3rd straight month of double-digit expansion.
1 day ago
Zurich Insurance Group net income jumps 17% to $7b
Zurich Insurance Group net income jumps 17% to $7b
P&C business operating profit rose 22% to $5.1b.
1 day ago
Nippon Life nears FY 2025 revenue goal of $52b
Nippon Life nears FY 2025 revenue goal of $52b
It registered $48b in insurance and service revenue, up 18.7% during 9M 2025.
1 day ago
Great Eastern profit jumps 21% despite 15% sales drop
Great Eastern profit jumps 21% despite 15% sales drop
Total weighted new sales declined 15% as the insurer adjusted its product mix.
1 day ago
Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore to remain central to Asia operations: S&P
Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore to remain central to Asia operations: S&P
The ratings agency says business growth should continue alongside underwriting discipline.
1 day ago
Hong Kong pushes insurers to back low-altitude economy
Hong Kong pushes insurers to back low-altitude economy
Operators of small unmanned aircraft must carry third-party liability cover of $1.3m to $2.6m.
1 day ago
Zurich to acquire ClearView for $293m
Zurich to acquire ClearView for $293m
Shareholders are set to receive $0.46 in cash per share.
1 day ago
Manulife Singapore issues record-breaking $408m single life insurance policy
Manulife Singapore issues record-breaking $408m single life insurance policy
The landmark issuance follows surge in HNW demand.
1 day ago
Allianz General expands financial cover for SME and foreign worker policyholders
Allianz General expands financial cover for SME and foreign worker policyholders
SMEs facing forced closures of over 48 hours can get up to MYR20,000 ($5,100).
2 days ago
QBE Insurance expected to hit $2b net income in 2026: S&P
QBE Insurance expected to hit $2b net income in 2026: S&P
Exit from non-core lines will benefit the group, and capital will remain strong.
2 days ago
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How will soaring home prices reshape Singapore’s insurance market?
Private rents may rise by as much as 2%. whilst home prices are seen increasing 2% to 4%.
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Asia-Pacific insurers face $200b legacy tech burden
Outdated tech and entrenched processes continue to hamper operations.
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Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap
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Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.
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Capital rules force Indian insurers to curb aggressive discounting
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Aggressive discounting for short-term market share becomes harder to justify.
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Zurich Indonesia speeds up claims after Bali floods
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Faster settlement boosts confidence in insurance as a practical financial tool.
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Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour
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Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.
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Wealth and retirement products lift Singapore insurers’ premiums
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The Top 50 Insurance 2024 rankings show recovery from the 2023 downturn.
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Taboos, low confidence stall legacy planning across Asia
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Two-thirds of Asians fear their wealth will not outlast their children’s generation.
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