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Aon secures over $26m in APAC transaction claims
Aon secures over $26m in APAC transaction claims
Disclosure failures and inaccurate accounts rank amongst the region’s main loss drivers.
Marsh ends 48-year Thailand joint venture
The transaction took effect on 1 July 2026 and its financial terms remain undisclosed.
APAC insurtech funding halved to $4.1b
India captured roughly 45% of the regional capital between 2022 and 2025.
Are Hongkongers ready to fund longer lives without relying on family?
One in five expect children to help fund retirement and care.
QBE Asia names Tay Siang Leng interim wholesale CEO
The finance chief joined the insurer in 2019 and helped establish its Wholesale business.
China insurers lift premiums 6.2% as claims rise 7.5% in Q1 2026
New insurance policies climbed 29% to 32.1 billion during the quarter
Australia life insurers face 85 proposed code reforms
CALI will issue its initial industry position by 30 September 2026.
MSIG Asia names Ronak Shah regional CEO
He takes office on 1 October 2026 after more than 20 years in insurance.
Taiwan investment-linked premiums skyrocket 82% in April 2026
Traditional foreign currency offerings increased 48% from a year earlier.
Japan life insurers lift premium income 104.7% to $239b
Claims, annuities and benefits paid totalled $115.6b during the year.
Vietnam insurance payouts jump 15.1% to $10b in 6M 2026
Health coverage reached 99.1 million people or 96.91% of the population.
Aviva buys remaining 26% stake in Indian life insurer
The transaction ends a joint venture with Dabur Invest Corp that began in 2001.
India insurance unit ranks second place in grievance handling
The banking division placed sixth in the government assessment for May 2026.
Japan Post Insurance shifts life risks to SCOR vehicle with partnership
The French reinsurer will establish a fund and operate the dedicated entity.
China Ping An Insurance's leverage weakens its standing against peers: AM Best
Better claims management helped improve underwriting margins from 2024.
Hong Kong IA tightens sales rules as misconduct scrutiny grows
Senior executives are now directly responsible for compliance throughout the sales process.
South Korea's insurance market could hit $290b by 2036
Industry premiums were equal to 9.8% of gross domestic product in 2025.
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