Insurance
India construction insurance tightens amidst disaster risks
India construction insurance tightens amidst disaster risks
Large developments face regular natural hazards, including floods and earthquakes.
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.
India life premium jumps 39.1% in April 2026 as group business surges
The industry reached $3.36b in April 2026.
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.
Singapore insurers expand beyond protection into wealth planning
Only 41% of consumers own life insurance.
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.