Insurance
Dai-ichi Life lifts profit view to $3.3b
Dai-ichi Life lifts profit view to $3.3b
Net investment income is projected to jump 24.9$ to $12.9b in fiscal 2026.
HDI Global eyes international expansion with new 4-year plan
It will focus on specialty aviation surety and credit lines.
Tokio Marine ROE seen at 16% by 2030: Morningstar
Net earned premiums are projected to expand about 5%.
Generative AI in insurance could unlock $50b to $70b revenue: McKinsey
Gains would centre on marketing, customer operations and software engineering functions.
India's commercial rates plunge up to 25% in Q4
Regional reinsurer participation increased across property financial lines and cyber markets.
Aon strengthens India footprint, consolidates Mumbai offices post-regulatory merger
The company moved 450 staff to Lower Parel hub, uniting Risk, Capital, and Human Capital teams.
Talanx ends Meiji Yasuda partnership after buying Polish stakes
The move gives Talanx full ownership of Warta and TU Europa.
MSIG Asia names Peak3 to run its digital insurance platform
Graphene will be used to boost connectivity and support direct-to-consumer sales.
Miller appoints Sailesh Divakaram as head of Treaty Asia
The Singapore-based executive reports to Richard Broad who leads treaty for APAC.
Beazley extends takeover deadline as Zurich conducts due diligence
Both sides are discussing final terms after agreeing in principle on key financial conditions.
Commercial insurance rates sink 5% across Asia amidst rise in cyber demand
Insurers broadened protection to cover supply chain attacks and social engineering fraud.
AIA Singapore’s payout hits $40b in last decade
Claims and maturity proceeds span protection and savings.
Canara HSBC Life elevates Soly Thomas to Deputy CEO and CDO
The 16-year veteran will lead bancassurance at the industry’s ninth-ranked premium provider.
Philippines’ insurance penetration stalls at 1.79% as payouts hit $3b
Density jumps to ₱4,414.58 in 2025, crossing ₱4,000 for the first time in 10 years.
bolttech partners with Philippine firms for job-loss cover for motorcycle loans
bolttech will handle distribution and claims services across the lender’s retail network.
Indonesia life premiums fall 1.1% in 9M 2025 despite coverage jump
Insured lives climbed 12.8% to 151.56 million by September 2025.
Thailand's insurance regulator slashes backup times 90% after upgrade
Database protection now runs in minutes instead of hours.
Commentary
For Asia’s insurers, boldness is the key to an AI-driven transformation
India’s cyber risk paradox: High attack rates, low insurance preparedness