Prudential
Prudential plc provides life and health insurance and asset management in Asia and Africa. The business helps people get the most out of life, by making healthcare affordable and accessible and by promoting financial inclusion.
See below for the Latest Prudential News, Analysis, Profit Results, Share Price Information, and Commentary.
This week in insurance: New health and cyber products launch, Japan solvency remains strong, AI focus intensifies
This week in insurance: New health and cyber products launch, Japan solvency remains strong, AI focus intensifies
Reinsurance renewals at 1 April continued the softening trend.
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Prudential slashes medical rider premiums by 55% amidst MOH shift
New PRUExtra Care series replaces old suite to meet 2025 mandate.
Prudential profit rockets 71% in 2025
Its new business profit also rose 12% to $2.78b.
Hong Kong insurers post weaker 2024 as premiums slip
This is based on the recent data released by the Insurance Authority for the 2024 fiscal year.
HK-China insurers target offshore wealth as agent count hits 5.5-year high
Expanding HK talent schemes drove life insurance agent numbers up 9% by December 2025.
ICICI rolls out Aon’s PathWise to tackle stricter capital rules
Firm consolidates actuarial tools to meet regulatory and performance demands.
Prudential’s premiums could snatch $13b by 2026: Morningstar
Net earned premiums are projected to grow about 10% annually from $11.4b in 2025.
Prudential falls behind in Hong Kong but dodges broker rule shock: report
Sustainable strategy may pay off when broker policy rules shift in Hong Kong next year.
Prudential buys 19% of SHS for $375m to lift stake to 70%
Minority profit and equity attribution falls as the partner holding drops to 30%.
Financial planning rises as 63% cite uncertainty, Prudential says
Thailand stands out: 70% choose higher-risk investing, and 68% prefer short-term instruments.
Prudential lines up Flint as Vadera exits in 2026
The move follows Shriti Vadera’s planned retirement after six years of service.
71% of Asia’s youth prioritise financial planning: Study
They cite financial security as their top life concern.
Prudential funds buyback with $700m from ICICI Pru AMC IPO
The 2026 buyback will comprise $500m of recurring capital returns.
Prudential lists ICICI at Indian stock exchanges for $1.4b
IPAMC’s market capitalisation is approximately $11.8b.
Prudential signs IPO underwriting for ICICI asset manager
The IPO is set to raise $1.17b for the Prudential unit.
Prudential unit files IPO to sell 9.91% stake
It has filed a Red Herring Prospectus for the IPO.
S&P says rapid expansion could weaken Prudential outlook
Prudential will likely keep a strong capital buffer and steady profit growth.