Insurance
CTBC Insurance’s outlook to stay afloat amidst earnings improvement
CTBC Insurance’s outlook to stay afloat amidst earnings improvement
The insurer delivered positive results in 2024 and through 9M 2025.
Tokio Marine Kiln appoints Beresford to life sciences team
She will report to Kirsten Shastri, the unit’s head.
Blue Cross launches bear coverage for travellers
Bear encounters have grown in Japan.
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.
China Life boosts NBV outlook with stronger gains expected in 2026
CGS International projects a 44% net profit rise.
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.
Commentary
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