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GST exemption may squeeze India’s life insurers’ FY 2026 margins
GST exemption may squeeze India’s life insurers’ FY 2026 margins
Also, recent regulatory changes are expected to have mixed effects.
Zurich, YAS use AI to link taxi insurance to driving behaviour
Drivers with higher scores will unlock broader coverage and more benefits.
Manulife Hong Kong launches two new participating savings plans
This comes as 7 in 10 Hong Kongers see financial health as important to longevity.
Heng An Standard Life adds two Barings income funds in Hong Kong
Barings said the new funds are aimed at investors seeking income whilst managing risk.
Canara HSBC Life partners Equitas SFB for bancassurance
The bank has a network of 994 branches and 365 ATMs.
Global reinsurer capital hits record $760b
In Asia-Pacific, rate cuts were close to 20% for accounts without losses.
Will 100% FDI trigger India insurance consolidation?
It could also increase competition and expand reinsurance capacity in the domestic market.
Min Xin Insurance taps Hong Kong bancassurance, mainland inward business
Capital injections also lift AM Best’s outlook for the insurer.
Tata AIA launches two multicap ULIP equity funds
The funds are benchmarked against the Nifty 500 Index.
Can Huatai P&C accelerate commercial lines under Chubb?
S&P expects the insurer to benefit from Chubb’s expertise in underwriting, and more.
Why 85% expect APAC insurers’ portfolio risk to rise
More than three-quarters said regulatory and compliance requirements needed more time and resources.
Munich Re names Eric Zhao CEO, Beijing branch
Zhao will report to Steve Zhang, CEO of Life & Health Greater China.
India non-life premiums surge 24.2% in November 2025
The growth was supported by higher premiums in health, fire, motor, and other segments.
Did bitcoin’s record highs spur insurers’ digital push?
Nearly 9 in 10 firms see digital asset adoption as a strategic priority.
Inka launches service for overseas Indians buying term cover
Term premiums are up to 65% cheaper when bought in India.
Why does LIA warn against treating health insurance as savings?
Instead, it provides financial protection against unforeseen medical events.
Pet accident insurance hits $1.3b in 2025
Insurers are also rolling out new tools such as AI-assisted claims processing.
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