Insurance

MS&AD cuts equity risk as merger looms

MS&AD cuts equity risk as merger looms

AM Best expects the group’s balance sheet strength to stay at the strongest level.
15 minutes ago

Thailand insurance licence applications fall 11.31% in 2025

Renewals reached 43,897 in Q1 2026 according to the insurance regulator.
30 minutes ago

Australian insurance brands gain 25% despite QBE slip

QBE remained the country’s top insurance brand after rising 23% to $2.5b
45 minutes ago

Manila court rejects transport group’s insurance challenge

The ruling allows a third insurance pool to keep operating under the passenger cover programme.
1 hour ago

Australian retirees may cancel health cover over rebate cut

Money.com.au found 18% of older citizens would drop private cover entirely.
1 hour ago

Digit Life claim payouts jump 59% in FY 2026

The insurer paid $45.8m across 28,658 settled claims in its latest transparency report.
1 hour ago

Agency warns 7.8 quake to shake Philippine insurers in late 2026

The agency said losses may pass through local firms and global reinsurers.
2 hours ago

Lioner expands beyond Asia with Zurich office

The Swiss base will support estate planning, wealth preservation and family governance.
1 day ago

Insurance bodies of Australia and New Zealand sign pact as disaster losses rise

Both countries face increasing risks from extreme weather, cyber threats and supply disruption.
1 day ago

International General Insurance secures approval for India reinsurance branch

The branch will be based in GIFT City, India’s operational international financial services centre.
1 day ago

Cover Genius powers Traveloka cancellation cover

Australian customers can now add protection during the booking process.
1 day ago

AIA launches legacy framework as wealthy families delay plans

Fewer than 40% have assigned family responsibilities or decision-making roles.
1 day ago

Magnitude 7.8 quake widens Philippine insurance gap

Insurers generally have less exposure in Mindanao than in Manila.
1 day ago

Hong Kong insurers face sales drag from China clampdown

Mainland visitor policies historically account for about 30% of life sector new business.
1 day ago

Igloo deploys AI travel insurance sales channel in Indonesia

It handles discovery to policy issuance in single conversational flow.
1 day ago

Korea P&I faces volatility risk from large claims over near term

AM Best said the club’s small capital base leaves earnings exposed.
2 days ago

Hong Kong Insurance Authority tightens commission rules as HKMA raises pressure

Banks, financial institutions selling long-term policies face prorated pay expectations.
2 days ago