Insurance

Australian insurers admit 98.4% of death claims in 2025

Australian insurers admit 98.4% of death claims in 2025

Group ordinary business recorded the highest death claim admission rate in 2025.
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VINARE faces risk despite 10.8% ROE

The reinsurer recorded a five year average return on equity between 2021 and 2025.
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Marine reinsurers face Baltimore loss blow

Howden Re said the impact is expected to fall largely on reinsurance and retrocession markets.
11 hours ago

WTW’s Q1 2026 net income climbs to $303m

Q1 revenue rose 8% YoY to $2.4b as diluted EPS increased 33%.
11 hours ago

Malaysia fines Zurich $390,000 over sanctions breaches

The penalties were issued on 19 January 2026 and paid on 26 January 2026.
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Hong Kong insurer complaints rise for fourth straight year

The Insurance Authority has flagged gaps in incentives, disclosure, and oversight.
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Analysts expect Ping An's earnings to recover in 2026

Operating profit after tax rose 7.6% YoY to $6.1b in the first quarter.
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Hang Seng targets $3,300 retirement income gap

Pre-retirees said they need about $5,200 a month for a comfortable retirement.
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Hong Kong insurance records 109,813 new policies

New direct long-term business covered 1.1 million lives in 2025.
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How can wealthy people close the legacy planning gap?

Older cohorts lag on plan execution despite strong awareness.

FWD new business sales rise 4% to $720m in Q1

FWD is confident that the rising middle-class trend in Asia will continue long-term.
4 days ago

Tata AIA plan covers 60+ critical illnesses with tax-free withdrawals

Market-linked returns support fund accumulation before medical needs arise.
5 days ago

SBI General profit hits INR553 crores as share reaches 7.17%

Health segment grew 27% whilst the accident business expanded 40%.
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West P&I relocates office as Asia shipping portfolio grows

Club serves over 1,800 vessels across Chinese and Vietnamese shipping markets.
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Ping An Health growth weakens as insurance model shifts

Transition from off policy to on policy benefits reshapes earnings timing.
5 days ago

Capital regime pressure hits Korean insurers' margins amidst rising claims

New core capital ratio rule is set to tighten balance sheet quality.
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Ping An reports $3.66b net profit, down 7.4% in Q1 as revenue falls despite operating gains

Revenue fell 7.1% year on year (YoY) to $34.88b (RMB238.5b).
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