Insurance
Sun Life urges regulator to update insurance rules
Sun Life urges regulator to update insurance rules
The meeting cited emerging risks tied to digital innovation across the sector.
Insurance businesses lose over $1.14m a year to payment fraud
The report warns transaction fraud can escalate into claims fraud if missed early.
Zurich launches 5-minute AI cyber insurance
The product automates underwriting for Australian firms via Cowbell partnership.
FWD Hong Kong new business premiums skyrocket 93%
New business annual premium equivalent grew 74%, beating 43% market average.
Singapore insurers win 96% of health claim battles
Parliamentary reply shows only 4% of policyholders succeed in disputes.
Taiwan insurance profits plummet 43.3% to $6.2b in December
Total industry earnings sink as life insurance sector profits halve in 2025.
Shriram General profit jumps 26% in FY 2026 on motor-led growth
Net income reached $18m in Q3 FY 2026 as motor premiums hit $129m.
IDF replaces co-chairs with UNDP’s De Croo and MIGA’s Yamamoto
Both entered their UN roles in December 2025 and now sit atop the Steering Committee.
Hong Kong insurance hiring spikes amidst $55b premium windfall
Massive H1 2025 revenue fuels aggressive hiring for digital transformation roles.
This week in insurance: MS Amlin UAE tie-up, Zurich eyes Beazley buyout, Bharti AXA bancassurance push
Aon Plc also announced the appointment of Karl Hamann as CEO of the Philippines.
How will soaring home prices reshape Singapore’s insurance market?
Private rents may rise by as much as 2%. whilst home prices are seen increasing 2% to 4%.
Igloo embeds insurance inside telco app
Partnership with Telkomsel tackles trust, scale, and sustainability in microinsurance distribution.
CapBridge partners with AIA for legacy planning to expand wealth offerings
New products support asset protection and legacy planning via digital platform.
Maritime insurers back e-Bills as Singapore pushes digital trade shift
Four TradeTrust platforms now approved by P&I clubs for insurance coverage.
Chubb’s net income jumps 10.2% YoY in FY 2025
Gross premiums written for the year increased by 6.4% YoY to $65.9b.
AIA appoints fintech and HR veterans to board oversight roles
They both bring governance heft from WeBank Ping An CIMB and Shangri-La.
Canara HSBC Life unveils non-market life plan as income fears rise
IncomeNow offers fixed or rising income shielded from stock market swings.