Insurance
Singapore life insurers log $5.16b as LIA flags 2026 caution
Singapore life insurers log $5.16b as LIA flags 2026 caution
Industry expands 11.3% in 2025 whilst leadership signals unpredictability ahead.
MS Amlin names Andrew Fish to run exposure management team
Fish will oversee 35 staff and sharpen risk control and pricing discipline using analytics.
Tata AIA launches 2 value index funds tied to BSE 500 gauge
Offer window runs 9 to 16 February 2026 with units set at $0.11 on 16 February.
Commercial insurance hits $2t by 2034 as mandates tighten
UNCTAD says Q1 2024 goods trade pushed cross-border exposure.
Zurich appoints Blain Waterford to lead Travel in Australia NZ
The new head joins the ANZ leadership team and will operate from Sydney.
Liberty names Jimmy Tong CEO after Singapore unification
The appointment follows the single insurance licence completed on 1 January.
SAIC partners Lockton to cover overseas manufacturing sales risks
The deal links SAIC Motor Insurance with cross border support for after sales activities abroad.
Bupa Hong Kong rolls out palm scan check-in with Tencent
It now runs across 20 network clinics with document-free verification at kiosk.
AXA partners Deloitte to target Hong Kong HNW wealth segment
Deloitte says the alliance aims to reinforce Hong Kong as a wealth management hub.
Non-life insurance outlook holds as India cuts GST to 0%
Individual life and health cover have become more affordable after the tax rate fell from 18%.
Zurich and Shopee unveil fraud cover as Malaysia scams surge
Police recorded 47,854 cases by September 2025 with RM1.92b wiped out.
AIA offers 24/7 WeChat doctor access as Mainland care needs rise
The service focuses on care coordination at Grade 3A hospitals across China.
Dental insurance forecast rockets 9.5% CAGR through 2033
Market Data Forecast pegs the category at $233.8b in 2024 then $529.2b by 2033.
Sun Life urges regulator to update insurance rules
The meeting cited emerging risks tied to digital innovation across the sector.
Insurance businesses lose over $1.14m a year to payment fraud
The report warns transaction fraud can escalate into claims fraud if missed early.
Zurich launches 5-minute AI cyber insurance
The product automates underwriting for Australian firms via Cowbell partnership.
FWD Hong Kong new business premiums skyrocket 93%
New business annual premium equivalent grew 74%, beating 43% market average.
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