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
This week in insurance: Igloo CEO on AI to raise profits; more insurance perks and plans for HNWIs
Insurers also report promising financial results.
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.