Insurance
India budget backs healthcare push as insurers cheer tax relief moves
India budget backs healthcare push as insurers cheer tax relief moves
Medicover says the plan targets late diagnosis and uneven access with digital platforms and telemedicine.
Nippon Life outlook holds amidst equity and interest-rate risk exposure
The insurer’s securities portfolio keeps market sensitivity high even with a capital buffer in place.
Insurers enter 2026 as volatility shreds planning: EY
Boards are reassessing underwriting customer experience and decision making as data security slows adoption.
Etiqa General Insurance retention at 33.7% raises credit risk on recoverables
AM Best expects pricing discipline and corrective actions even as underwriting pressure builds.
Hong Kong insurance gains momentum as mainland arrivals climb 19%
December visitor traffic hit 4.7 million reinforcing cross-border premium growth channels
Cambodia insurance premiums slip 0.1% as policy count drops 14%
The regulator reported 485,575 policies in November 2025.
Malaysia flood cover drops to 0.25% as hazard risk intensifies
Insurers warn exposure may now be scaling faster than premium income.
Zurich-Beazley deal would sharpen specialty edge: GlobalData
Beazley’s expertise in specialist lines could help Zurich expand its technical capabilities.
Zurich Malaysia locks in exclusive group takaful scheme with Kenanga
The cover will be offered only to Kenanga Investors clients through its wealth management arm.
MS Amlin takes over MSI UAE risk through new reinsurance pact
The deal is run via the Dubai branch and targets bank clients needing contract frustration cover.
India insurance premiums hit $131b as agents lose dominance
Bancassurance and alternative channels now drive the bulk of incremental growth in non-life sectors.
This week in insurance: Prudential boosts Malaysia stake, Ping An tops brand rankings, new partnerships emerge
Great Eastern has also unveiled a physical gold investment-linked policy.
Prudential falls behind in Hong Kong but dodges broker rule shock: report
Sustainable strategy may pay off when broker policy rules shift in Hong Kong next year.
QBE deal expands as Malayan embeds add-on into RCBC auto loans
Paramount Life and General Insurance Corporation acts as the local partner in the Philippines.
Insurers face China AI surge as report ranks disruption as top threat
Regulation change sits third with 33% citing it as a major risk driver for companies.
Manulife Singapore launches 2 par plans targeting wealthy investors
One is USD based and other is SGD based with year 5 breakeven.
Insured catastrophe losses top $100b for sixth straight year
Global settlement figures declined by $40b compared to the record highs seen during 2024.
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