Insurance
India’s life insurers post 5.1% growth in FY 2025 premiums
India’s life insurers post 5.1% growth in FY 2025 premiums
CareEdge said premium growth is expected to remain volatile.
Swiss Re warns motor insurers on rising claims pressures
Last year saw 90 million car sales, which required mandatory motor coverage.
Insurance Development Forum pushes insurance access with 2025–30 strategy shift
It also plans to strengthen public-private partnerships.
S&P says quake losses in Thailand capped by reinsurers
Thai insurers have strengthened their reinsurance coverage over the years.
GAIP appoints Rohit Boda as India head, non-executive director
This is in line with GAIP's expansion goals in India.
Chubb’s Q1 2025 profit dips 38%
P&C lines' premium growth was 6.1% for the region.
Central Asia insurers diversify portfolios with reinsurance play: AM Best
Despite the shift possibly driving profits, AM Best still warns of risks.
P&C insurance market prepares for demographic shift by 2050: Capgemini
45% of consumers expect to spend more on lifestyle upgrades.
Manulife Singapore streamlines advisor tools with iFUNDS update
The update also allows Unit Trust transactions directly within the platform.
Asia’s commercial rates contracts in Q1 2025
This is the fifth consecutive quarter that rates have fallen.
Zhibao Technology opens reinsurance unit in Labuan for expansion
It expects Zhibao Labuan to act as a minority risk taker for selected businesses.
Ping An Health’s Q1 2025 earnings hit $8m
70% of Ping An Life’s new business value came from health and senior care services.
India’s non-life insurance sees flat growth in FY 2025
It was dragged by the low passenger vehicle sales growth during the period.
Singlife launches shared accident coverage for families
The insurer said this is the first personal accident insurance plan in the market.
Willis appoints Steve Hutchinson as P&C head for HK, Macau
He was previously Chief Broking Officer at Howden Insurance Brokers in Hong Kong.
Chinese insurers explore nonstandard securitisations
Originators want faster issuance times, even at higher funding expenses.
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