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