Insurance
Prudential adds HKIOC to cross-border oncology care network
Prudential adds HKIOC to cross-border oncology care network
One person is diagnosed with cancer every 15 minutes in Hong Kong.
China EV brands log stronger insurance counts in late July
Nio recorded 3,250 insurance registrations.
Aon Q1 2025 net income jumps 10% YoY
EPS climbed 19% YoY.
United Overseas Insurance posts $6.73m in H1 2025
In H1 2025, earnings per share stood at $0.22.
Swiss Re appoints Abrokwah to lead L&H Japan
He joins from Swiss Re’s US L&H business.
Ping An names Ray Wang CTO to boost AI and digital strategy
His appointment is expected to advance the company’s self-developed large language models.
Swiss Re reports Asia’s protection gaps hit $390b in 2024
China leads with a $143b health protection gap.
Insured losses top $100b in 2025: Willis
Wildfires in Japan and South Korea this year mark a turning point for climate risk.
Singlife adds accident protection with up to $31k benefits
The product provides monthly payouts for up to 36 months.
Tokio Marine rebrands direct auto insurance unit to expand digital visibility
TMDI will operate alongside Tokio Marine Nichido.
Vietnam’s non-life market holds steady with 2024 premium rise: AM Best
AM Best warned of low investment returns and rising reinsurance costs.
Australians waste dental benefits by skipping no-gap cover
Using a no-gap provider twice a year could save individuals $124.78 annually.
Shriram General reports 9% profit growth in Q1 FY 2026
The company issued 15.41 lakh policies in the quarter.
Global insurance M&A volume falls with 95 H1 2025 deals
Asia-Pacific was the third highest in terms of deals closed.
Insurers must adapt to 'liquid risk' amidst growing global volatility
Climate-related losses and AI-driven misinformation are already straining the industry.
YF Life unveils indexed universal life insurance cover in Hong Kong
The company plans to continue expanding its product lineup.
Great Eastern H1 2025 profit inches up to S$593.7m on investments
Total Weighted New Sales (TWNS) fell 27% YoY.
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