Insurance

MS Amlin profit jumps 50.2% in 2025

MS Amlin profit jumps 50.2% in 2025

Underwriting gains reached $350m as catastrophe events tested insurers across regions.

Why Indonesia insurers face flat 2026 premiums

Traditional policies made up 63% of total premiums and posted 7% growth in H1 2025.

Willis and Circle Asia launch new art insurance facility

It is also positioned to support one-off exhibitions and one-off transit coverage.

How can insurers balance outsourcing and data control?

Rising data volumes are becoming harder to access and use effectively.

Taiwan insurer assets face volatility as Middle East war drags on

Rated companies hold regional bonds mostly tied to Israel, Saudi Arabia Qatar and the UAE.

AIA hits $7.14b profit, triggers $1.7b buy-back as Asian demand surges

Group CEO Lee Yuan Siong reported a 12% per-share profit growth driven by Asia’s demand for savings.

Howden’s Shweta Swaroop pushes pay data transparency in insurance

Clear disclosure drives accountability and actionable change to plug the gender gap.

Allianz Malaysia boosts motor personal accident coverage

Motorcycle drivers who purchase or renew their policy in 2026 will get up to MYR25,000 coverage.

Navi rolls out motor insurance offering in India

The service is available for EVs and offers tailored pricing.

Tata AIA’s ‘Student Debt Shield’ aims to guard Indian families from financial strain

Sampoorna Raksha plan covers education loans, offering life cover up to $216,448 for students aged 18 to 25.

Prudential profit rockets 71% in 2025

Its new business profit also rose 12% to $2.78b.

FWD posts record $166m IFRS 17 profit

Annualised premium equivalent sales climbed to $2.5b during the year.

Health premium hikes hit as 2.7 million Australians miss warning notices

Funds typically issue written messages before the annual adjustment period begins.

QBE Re names Soichiro Tanaka Southeast Asia head

The executive joins from Aspen and will report to Cindy Foo in Singapore.

FWD reshuffles leadership as CFO successor named

The outgoing finance chief will relocate back to the US after the transition.

HDI Global Japan targets commercial and cyber insurance growth

One of the most rapidly evolving threats is cyber-insurance, and Japan has room to expand in this market.

KBFG Insurance investment returns seen to drive operating results

AM Best said capital strength remains a core advantage entering 2026.