Insurance
Zurich Insurance Group net income jumps 17% to $7b
Zurich Insurance Group net income jumps 17% to $7b
P&C business operating profit rose 22% to $5.1b.
Nippon Life nears FY 2025 revenue goal of $52b
It registered $48b in insurance and service revenue, up 18.7% during 9M 2025.
Australia's personal accident and health to hit $28b by 2030
It recorded 5.3% expansion in 2025, reflecting pricing resilience.
Great Eastern profit jumps 21% despite 15% sales drop
Total weighted new sales declined 15% as the insurer adjusted its product mix.
Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore to remain central to Asia operations: S&P
The ratings agency says business growth should continue alongside underwriting discipline.
Hong Kong pushes insurers to back low-altitude economy
Operators of small unmanned aircraft must carry third-party liability cover of $1.3m to $2.6m.
Zurich to acquire ClearView for $293m
Shareholders are set to receive $0.46 in cash per share.
Asia-Pacific insurers face $200b legacy tech burden
Outdated tech and entrenched processes continue to hamper operations.
Allianz General expands financial cover for SME and foreign worker policyholders
SMEs facing forced closures of over 48 hours can get up to MYR20,000 ($5,100).
QBE Insurance expected to hit $2b net income in 2026: S&P
Exit from non-core lines will benefit the group, and capital will remain strong.
QBE names Carles Tondo as Asia head of property
Tondo was head of property and technical lines from another insurer.
How could capital relief boost Hong Kong insurers’ returns?
The rules are feeding demand for staff with digital and regulatory skills.
Swiss Re Corporate Solutions to acquire QBE credit unit
The portfolio is projected to deliver about $200m in yearly income across ANZ, UK.
Sun Life profit climbs as Asia sales jump 49%
Individual insurance revenue in the region totalled $894m across Hong Kong, India, and Indonesia.
Zurich APAC gross premiums reach $7.5b in 2025
It handled billions in payouts whilst maintaining a 94.3% underwriting metric across P&C.
Sompo expands Guidewire deal as cloud migration begins
This targets unified underwriting claims and billing workflows across country entities.
This week in insurance: Aon names Risk Capital CEO, SB Finance launches job-loss cover, Beazley takeover talks extended
Regulators in Singapore and Thailand have also made moves this week.
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