APAC
Zurich launches $5b share sale to fund Beazley bid
Zurich launches $5b share sale to fund Beazley bid
Offer values Beazley at 1,335 pence per share including 1,310 pence cash and 25 pence dividend.
14 hours ago
GAIP shifts from research to policy tools in 2025
It will also advance its Asia Risk Platform with rollout set for 2026.
15 hours ago
1 in 5 APAC employers review insurance cover amidst higher medical costs
48% of workers say coverage shapes job moves, and 70% would stay longer for strong benefits.
16 hours ago
Miller agrees to buy Dubai broker Shields pending approval
Shields is regulated by the DFSA, and the transaction is slated to wrap in Q2 2026.
1 day ago
Zurich Cover-More CEO exits after acquisition
The executive led AIG Travel before the business moved under new ownership in December 2024.
2 days ago
Claims software market doubles to $10.1b by 2033
The sector is at $5.2b today with adoption spreading across payers and administrators.
2 days ago
Car insurance market to reach $2.13t by 2026
The sector expected to expand at a 6.05% compound annual rate through 2031.
2 days ago
How APAC insurers raised billions in H2 2025
S&P Global Ratings suggests MS&AD may avoid large investments for at least 2 years.
2 days ago
This week in insurance: Sompo–Guidewire cloud partnership, Swiss Re acquires QBE credit and surety unit, Zurich moves to buy ClearView.
Manulife and Mahindra & Mahindra appointed Suresh Agarwal as CEO designate.
4 days ago
Zurich Cover-More taps Ford to drive Asia travel expansion
Ford keeps his Zurich APAC partnerships post while taking Asia travel leadership.
6 days ago
APAC protection gap leaves $77b losses uninsured
Regional claims trailed the US total of $100b despite repeated catastrophes.
6 days ago
Zurich Insurance Group net income jumps 17% to $7b
P&C business operating profit rose 22% to $5.1b.
Asia-Pacific insurers face $200b legacy tech burden
Outdated tech and entrenched processes continue to hamper operations.
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.
QBE names Carles Tondo as Asia head of property
Tondo was head of property and technical lines from another insurer.
Sun Life profit climbs as Asia sales jump 49%
Individual insurance revenue in the region totalled $894m across Hong Kong, India, and Indonesia.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions to acquire QBE credit unit
The portfolio is projected to deliver about $200m in yearly income across ANZ, UK.
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