Insurance

Howden Hong Kong unveils new CEO

Howden Hong Kong unveils new CEO

Alfred Sham will take on the role of Chief Strategy Officer, Asia.
2 days ago

Hanwha Life profit run-rate trails $300m target

Standalone net income nearly doubled to $0.2b in the first quarter of 2026.
2 days ago

Reinsurance market needs $100b loss to tighten

AM Best said a major unexpected event would be needed to materially hit sector funds.
2 days ago

Indonesia's life insurers cover 168.03 million people in 2025

The insured population increased 8.6% year-on-year in 2025.
2 days ago

Marsh buys ENEOS insurance units in Japan

The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026.
3 days ago

MS&AD buys 18% stake in Barings

MassMutual will retain control with an 82% holding after the transaction.
3 days ago

Swiss Re appoints Daniel Neo to Asia board

Neo joins SRAL from 1 June after more than 2 decades in insurance.
3 days ago

Prudential buys 75% stake in Bharti Life

The deal carries an initial cash consideration of $389m payable at completion.
3 days ago

Legacy systems weigh on Singapore insurers despite AI ambitions

Ninety-six per cent cited resistance to change as a barrier to new ways of working.
3 days ago

How can insurers turn AI spending into meaningful returns?

Many use AI in isolated parts of the business, limiting its financial impact.
4 days ago

AI will reshape insurance but cannot replace empathy: CEOs

It is improving efficiency and should not erode personalisation and face-to-face interactions.

Policybazaar rolls out annual insurance for India domestic travel

It covers lost checked-in baggage, trip cancellations, and even home burglary.

Sun Life's Philippine HQ switches to 100% geothermal power

The facility already has rainwater harvesting and double-glazed windows, amongst others.

SBI General urges active planning as medical bills climb

SBI General Insurance offers cashless hospitalisation, amongst others.

Indian women shift to long-term risks as insurance cover rises

Women with four or more policies focused more on outbreaks and large disruptions.

AXA China launches instant-issue health plan with 3-question policy sign-up

It has no deductibles for covered services within the coverage area, AXA said.