Insurance
Taiwan insurer assets face volatility as Middle East war drags on
Taiwan insurer assets face volatility as Middle East war drags on
Rated companies hold regional bonds mostly tied to Israel, Saudi Arabia Qatar and the UAE.
5 hours ago
AIA hits $7.14b profit, triggers $1.7b buy-back as Asian demand surges
Group CEO Lee Yuan Siong reported a 12% per-share profit growth driven by Asia’s demand for savings.
22 hours ago
Howden’s Shweta Swaroop pushes pay data transparency in insurance
Clear disclosure drives accountability and actionable change to plug the gender gap.
1 day ago
Allianz Malaysia boosts motor personal accident coverage
Motorcycle drivers who purchase or renew their policy in 2026 will get up to MYR25,000 coverage.
1 day ago
Navi rolls out motor insurance offering in India
The service is available for EVs and offers tailored pricing.
1 day ago
Tata AIA’s ‘Student Debt Shield’ aims to guard Indian families from financial strain
Sampoorna Raksha plan covers education loans, offering life cover up to $216,448 for students aged 18 to 25.
2 days ago
Prudential profit rockets 71% in 2025 as S&P elevates rating to AA
Its new business profit also rose 12% to $2.78b.
2 days ago
FWD posts record $166m IFRS 17 profit
Annualised premium equivalent sales climbed to $2.5b during the year.
2 days ago
Health premium hikes hit as 2.7 million Australians miss warning notices
Funds typically issue written messages before the annual adjustment period begins.
2 days ago
QBE Re names Soichiro Tanaka Southeast Asia head
The executive joins from Aspen and will report to Cindy Foo in Singapore.
2 days ago
FWD reshuffles leadership as CFO successor named
The outgoing finance chief will relocate back to the US after the transition.
2 days ago
HDI Global Japan eyes commercial insurance growth as cyber-risk threats evolve
Many Japanese firms remain underinsured despite rising exposure to cyber-incidents.
2 days ago
KBFG Insurance investment returns seen to drive operating results
AM Best said capital strength remains a core advantage entering 2026.
3 days ago
Generali lifts FY 2025 profit 10.7% to $5.4b
Adjusted earnings per share reached $3.26 following a 16.2% increase.
3 days ago
Why Taiwan's health premium gains came amidst weaker collections
Government subsidies accounted for $3.9b of the 2024 total.
3 days ago
AmMetLife Insurance unveils new CEO
He previously served as chairman of the Malaysian Takaful Association.
3 days ago
How Singapore insurance lagged employers in Q2 2026
Utilities and Natural Resources ranked lower at negative 11% in the latest sector table.
3 days ago
Commentary
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