Insurance

Tokio Marine Kiln appoints Beresford to life sciences team

She will report to Kirsten Shastri, the unit’s head.

Tokio Marine Holdings’ H1 2025 profit bags

Net premiums written for the first half reached $17.19b.

Willis appoints Anthony Wong as head of casualty in Asia

He brings around 20 years of insurance and risk management experience.

Chubb Insurance Malaysia files IPO on Bursa with 300 million shares

Proceeds from the share sale will go entirely to Chubb INA.

Marsh expands leadership as David Jacob becomes president of Marsh Asia

Addington-Smith, currently President of Marsh Asia, will take on a new role.

Affluent individuals in Singapore boost insurance use in legacy plans

61% of Singapore’s wealthy plan to use financial assets, including life insurance.

Insurers invest up to 8% in AI but few indicate measurable financial impact

Global premiums are also forecast to grow 2.3% in real terms in 2026 and 2027. 

Allianz’s 9M 2025 net income jumps 10.5% YoY

Core earnings per share climbed 12.2% to $24.64.

Munich Re bags $2.3b net result in Q3 2025

The company said it remains on track to meet its full-year target of $6.90b.

APRIL International, Sompo partner to expand international private medical insurance

Both companies will jointly develop new health insurance products.

Allianz Commercial forms insurance partnership to expand marine cover in Asia

The initial focus will be on Hull and Machinery cover for coastal and inland tonnage.

People in Asia strengthen retirement planning as financial awareness grows

Three-quarters said financial well-being affects their physical and mental health.

Singlife, CIMB Singapore extend partnership for SME protection

The initiative aims to reach at least 30,000 retailers through its partner network.

India records premium rise in October as middle-class demand supports sales

Non-life insurers collected $18.15b in premiums during the first half of FY 2026.