Insurance

India non-life insurers post 1.63% growth in August 2025

General insurers, which make up the bulk of the market, posted $0.23b.

Vietnam defence ministry sets new rules on social insurance in 2025

In first 2 years of service, contributions will equal 22% of twice the reference salary.

Monetary Authority fines Singlife FA S$93,750 for past breaches

MAS has also taken regulatory action against eight individuals connected with the firm.

Taiping Reinsurance sees stable investment income despite losses: AM Best

TPRe’s capital position stayed at the strongest level in 2024.

Prudential forecasts brighter outlook as Jefferies highlights surplus

Key test is whether Prudential can deliver its $4.4b surplus release target. 

Vietnamese student health insurance coverage reaches 98.4% in 2025

In the first half of 2025, the fund paid out $84.7m for 4.3 million student medical visits.

Insurance Council of Australia supports Treasury climate framework

It also called for guidance to cover both decarbonisation and adaptation.

Australians show stronger knowledge of home insurance excess

Versus their Canadian and American counterparts.

Hong Kong-listed Chinese insurers draw record Southbound inflows

Monthly net Southbound inflows into insurers reached $1.8b in July.

This week in insurance: India slows, Singapore scam losses hit $16.6m, Tata AIA launches new funds

Also, most Australians rely on customer reviews when choosing a health insurer.

Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance posts stable earnings outlook

Its underwriting remains stable with a low combined ratio, AM Best said.

Zurich Malaysia launches EV insurance with charger cover

Zurich has also partnered with Gentari Green Mobility to boost EV charging visibility.