Insurance

Why Taiwan insurance trails Asia’s high-growth markets

Life premiums reached $65.1b in 2025 with private savings still central to demand.

Singapore insurers adopt AI as medical inflation lifts claims pressure

MSIG says profitability now requires improving the entire value chain, not just raising premiums or tightening underwriting.

Hong Kong insurers risk scrutiny over mainland funds

Regulators raised concerns over business models enabling non-compliant capital outflows.

Sun Life Grepa premiums surge 79% as channels widen

The company said the first-quarter result was its highest in this category to date.

Prudential Hong Kong launches Cantonese voice challenge

Cyberport joined the competition to develop practical artificial intelligence solutions.

ICICI Prudential Life launches guaranteed market-linked plan

The policy requires a single investment and runs for five years.

Hong Kong AI cohort grows amidst governance pressure

Stephen Yiu said insurers are showing stronger ownership in strategy selection.

Income Insurance names DBS veteran Lim Sim Seng as chairman

The board shake-up takes effect 1 July as the firm advances governance reset.

Taiwan life recovery slows as reforms bite

CreditSights said tighter rules weakened demand for savings-type policies.

Aditya Birla Sun Life launches Anmol Akshaya

The plan combines long-term savings with life insurance protection.

Legal liability insurers beat casualty market

The specialist group outperformed commercial casualty in 8 of the past 10 years.

Aon names Dando to lead GBC broking

The appointment takes effect on 1 July with Dando reporting to Helene Madell.

SAIC Captive faces early underwriting losses

AM Best expects profitability within five years of launch.

MS Amlin appoints two executives to leadership team

Kirsten Mitchell-Wallace and Phil Young will report to CEO Christiern Dart.