Insurance

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.

AIA debuts SelectWise as 46% of Hong Kongers want privacy and cheaper care

57% of Hongkongers have considered mainland China for medical treatment.

Sun Life Grepa expands regional footprint with Cebu branch move

Relocation to JEG Tower follows new office launches in four more cities.

China Life rolls out two AI tools to cut service workload

New tools route simple inquiries to bots while preserving human agents for complex issues.

Young adult cancer claims surge across 82% of APAC insurers

Breast and colorectal cancers are the leading types driving claims across the region.

Hong Kong insurers settle 85% of Wang Fuk Court fire claims worth $66.3m

IA confirms 1,032 claims closed but inspections stall final 156 cases.

Aon names Karl Hamann as Philippines CEO

Veteran regional executive to lead integrated risk strategy in Manila.

Bharti AXA, Equitas SFB partner to push rural life cover in India

Tie-up spans 1,042 outlets across 18 states to grow rural protection sales.

ICICI rolls out Aon’s PathWise to tackle stricter capital rules

Firm consolidates actuarial tools to meet regulatory and performance demands.

Marsh’s net income inches up 2.5% in 2025

Insurance unit drives 12% revenue growth whilst consulting lags at 7%.