Insurance

MS&AD posts $1.51b profit in Q1 2025 on underwriting gains

MS&AD posts $1.51b profit in Q1 2025 on underwriting gains

Japan’s nonlife business posted stronger underwriting profit as earned premiums rose.

Howden Re reels in Candy Wong as head of treaty

Her appointment comes as Howden Re builds its Hong Kong platform.

KB Insurance Indonesia targets growth, capital boost ahead of 2026 rules

AM Best projects more stable underwriting as the insurer expands its motor portfolio.

AM Best sees reinsurance outlook supported by strong capital

The absence of significant new market entrants has helped maintain market discipline.

Only 47% of eligible clients hold cyber cover

Arctic Wolf sees cyber insurers facing higher claims in 2025.

Central Re sees capital rise with stronger surplus in 2024

Central Re is expected to retain its market leadership.

Insurers may need to hire remotely to bridge talent gap

There is strong demand for actuaries, while underwriting faces a shortage.

China proposes insurance coverage for post-retirement employees

Employers must provide suitable roles based on older workers’ skills.

Singlife partners CapBridge to offer life and health insurance

This enables CapBridge’s financial advisers to provide Singlife policies.

Swiss Re’s H1 2025 profit jumps 23.8% YoY

Property and Casualty Reinsurance earned $1.2b in net income.

GlobalData says 41.9% see green insurance as essential

Meanwhile, 30.5% said such products are not essential.

Allianz Asia Pacific grows business volume 14% with strong L&H sales

Property & Casualty maintained profitability with growth in Malaysia and China.

Great Eastern issues bonus shares with trading set to resume

After the issue, GEH will have 503.03 million ordinary shares.

IAG tops APAC insurance M&A rankings with $880m RAC purchase

The second-largest deal was Tian Ruixiang Holdings Ltd.’s $150m reverse merger.

AXA Hong Kong and Macau unveil typhoon parametric cover for MOTOGO members

It also unveiled a travel insurance coverage of up to $38,220.21.