Insurance
India non-life insurers post 1.63% growth in August 2025
India non-life insurers post 1.63% growth in August 2025
General insurers, which make up the bulk of the market, posted $0.23b.
Vietnam defence ministry sets new rules on social insurance in 2025
In first 2 years of service, contributions will equal 22% of twice the reference salary.
Monetary Authority fines Singlife FA S$93,750 for past breaches
MAS has also taken regulatory action against eight individuals connected with the firm.
Taiping Reinsurance sees stable investment income despite losses: AM Best
TPRe’s capital position stayed at the strongest level in 2024.
Prudential forecasts brighter outlook as Jefferies highlights surplus
Key test is whether Prudential can deliver its $4.4b surplus release target.
Vietnamese student health insurance coverage reaches 98.4% in 2025
In the first half of 2025, the fund paid out $84.7m for 4.3 million student medical visits.
Insurance Council of Australia supports Treasury climate framework
It also called for guidance to cover both decarbonisation and adaptation.
Insurance third-party administrator market set to more than double by 2032
Growth is driven by rising demand for health insurance.
Australians show stronger knowledge of home insurance excess
Versus their Canadian and American counterparts.
Hong Kong-listed Chinese insurers draw record Southbound inflows
Monthly net Southbound inflows into insurers reached $1.8b in July.
This week in insurance: India slows, Singapore scam losses hit $16.6m, Tata AIA launches new funds
Also, most Australians rely on customer reviews when choosing a health insurer.
Samsung Fire & Marine Insurance posts stable earnings outlook
Its underwriting remains stable with a low combined ratio, AM Best said.
Sompo appoints Alessandrea Quane as CEO for international markets
She will report to James Shea, CEO of Sompo P&C.
AIA Group names Ben Ng as group chief risk officer designate
Ng will be based in Hong Kong.
Zurich Malaysia launches EV insurance with charger cover
Zurich has also partnered with Gentari Green Mobility to boost EV charging visibility.
Crop insurance set to grow 6.9% annually through 2029
Growth is driven by use of advanced weather prediction systems.
Insurers expected to face demand for extended statutory liability cover
Directors and officers will also face higher personal accountability.
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