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Vietnam insurance payouts jump 15.1% to $10b in 6M 2026
Vietnam insurance payouts jump 15.1% to $10b in 6M 2026
Health coverage reached 99.1 million people or 96.91% of the population.
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Aviva buys remaining 26% stake in Indian life insurer
Aviva buys remaining 26% stake in Indian life insurer
The transaction ends a joint venture with Dabur Invest Corp that began in 2001.
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India insurance unit ranks second place in grievance handling
India insurance unit ranks second place in grievance handling
The banking division placed sixth in the government assessment for May 2026.
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Japan Post Insurance shifts life risks to SCOR vehicle with partnership
Japan Post Insurance shifts life risks to SCOR vehicle with partnership
The French reinsurer will establish a fund and operate the dedicated entity.
9 hours ago
China Ping An Insurance's leverage weakens its standing against peers: AM Best
China Ping An Insurance's leverage weakens its standing against peers: AM Best
Better claims management helped improve underwriting margins from 2024.
9 hours ago
Hong Kong IA tightens sales rules as misconduct scrutiny grows
Hong Kong IA tightens sales rules as misconduct scrutiny grows
Senior executives are now directly responsible for compliance throughout the sales process.
9 hours ago
Generali launches pension plan to close India savings gap
Generali launches pension plan to close India savings gap
Bonuses begin accruing from the first policy year under the new participating product.
1 day ago
Japan overhauls life insurer capital rules after 30 years
Japan overhauls life insurer capital rules after 30 years
The new framework measures financial strength using the Economic Solvency Ratio.
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One million Australians may face a private health tax penalty
One million Australians may face a private health tax penalty
An earner on A$200,000 without hospital cover could owe an additional A$3,000.
1 day ago
Mox Bank launches annual travel cover for unlimited trips
Mox Bank launches annual travel cover for unlimited trips
Customers can purchase policies, manage coverage and file claims through the mobile app.
1 day ago
This week in insurance: Zurich expands home cover, APAC embedded insurance surges, Vietnam reforms health insurance
This week in insurance: Zurich expands home cover, APAC embedded insurance surges, Vietnam reforms health insurance
Australia's RE insurance market remains supportive but is becoming more selective.
3 days ago
QBE launches risk tools as compliance pressure rises
QBE launches risk tools as compliance pressure rises
The tools generate reports with recommendations mitigation steps and supporting resources.
4 days ago
Sri Lanka insurance profits sink 28% on claims surge in Q4 2025
Sri Lanka insurance profits sink 28% on claims surge in Q4 2025
Total claims incurred by life and general insurers rose 18.4% year on year in the fourth quarter.
4 days ago
South Korean insurers gain capital as equity risk rises
South Korean insurers gain capital as equity risk rises
Required capital also increased by $6.7b as the stock market rally expanded equity exposure.
4 days ago
Indonesia life premiums rise 5% as claims hit $2.1b
Indonesia life premiums rise 5% as claims hit $2.1b
Booked new business premiums reached $1.5b from January to March 2026.
4 days ago
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How can Asian households plan further ahead?
More than half of people have no financial plan beyond one year.
How can insurers win customers' trust in AI?
Consumers will switch providers over data privacy or transparency concerns.
How can insurers keep up with the clean energy boom?
About $165b in clean energy assets face rising climate exposure.
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Fraud costs expose Hong Kong insurers’ payments lag
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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Hong Kong healthcare pushes pricing clarity, trials, and biotech capacity
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Six in 10 patients delay treatment due to cost anxiety.
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Iran war raises long-term risks for Asia builders' insurance gains
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Supply chain disruption and energy volatility could push premiums higher by 2027.
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