Insurance
Manulife to sell MVI Life to Japan’s Asahi Life
Manulife to sell MVI Life to Japan’s Asahi Life
Asahi Life, Japan’s second oldest life insurer, seeks to expand its presence in Vietnam.
Hong Kong reinsurers to absorb significant claims from Wang Fuk Court fire
It may trigger premium adjustments or stricter terms and conditions.
India insurance market sees moderating premium growth: Report
Growth in key lines is being weighed down by a slowdown in agriculture and motor.
AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work
Why the next wave in protection will be human-led, machine-scaled and built across Asia’s thriving insurance hubs.
AIA China poised for double-digit new business growth through 2030
New geographies will be its core growth engines, says UOB Kay Hian.
Allianz Life elevates CFO Giulio Slavich to CEO
Incumbent CEO Charles Ong is retiring by the end of 2025.
Singlife, Lion Global Investors launch physical gold fund in Singapore
All gold holdings are insured and stored in vaults in the city.
Australian health insurers see record high hospital claims
A total of 453,259 high claims—or those higher than A$10,000— were paid out during the year.
China life premiums projected to rise from $679.5b in 2026 to $927.5b in 2030
This represents a CAGR of 7.9% in direct written premiums.
Allianz may cut up to 1,800 jobs in travel insurance division: report
The job cuts will mainly affect call centres, a source said.
APAC emerging market insurers outperform peers during volatility
But they do face constraints in scale and diversification.
Cyber insurance gaps leave APAC vulnerable to rising digital risks
Limited coverage, financial modeling, and training hinder cyber insurance adoption.
Singapore’s non-life insurers see growth as offshore business expands
However, competition from global carriers continues to squeeze margins.
Australian superannauation fund fined $15.34m for delays
The penalty exceeds United Super's reported revenue in the 2024 financial year.
Dai-ichi Life retains stable outlook despite higher risky asset holdings
Asset quality is expected to gradually improve, Moody's said.
What will drive the APAC life insurance market to bag $2t in five years?
India and China are major drivers of the sector’s growth.
Allianz Malaysia logs 9M 2025 profit growth on rising insurance revenue
Both general and life insurance segments saw higher revenue in Q3.