Insurance

MAS flags risks in insurers’ private asset allocations and AIR

Allocations may include investments in private equity and credit.

Reinsurers reprice risk as Hormuz disruption hits oil flows

The waterway carries about 20% of global crude supply and a large share of LNG shipments.

Ping An's new business value jumps 7.5% to $15b

Its life and health arm posted RMB103.27b in value from newly written business.

FWD Singapore sets out three priority growth areas for 10th year

Growth reflects a stronger contribution from advisers in weighted new business premiums.

SEADRIF, AHA Centre partner on ASEAN disaster financing

The pact links emergency response systems with financial protection mechanisms.

Sun Life Philippines to boost sales force, bancassurance under incoming CEO

It is pushing insurance in a nation where death and money are taboo topics.

How can regulatory tweaks unlock capital for Hong Kong insurers?

Most plan to boost their risk exposure using tech over the next two years.

Affluent Asians leave $5.7b unprotected despite planning intent

Three-fifths of wealthy respondents still have no formal legacy structure in place.

Aditya Birla Health Insurance study cuts preventable claims by 31%

The analysis covered diabetes, hypertension, dyslipidaemia, obesity and asthma.

How IUMI says marine cover endures despite Middle East strain

The industry body identifies cargo hull liability and offshore energy as lines still in place.

How 27% of Australians rank health insurance amongst the top 3 bill worries

Consumer Sentiment Tracker shows cover is already a major source of recurring payment strain.

APAC insurers face margin squeeze as Middle East conflict drags

Rising energy bills and supply bottlenecks threaten to lift expenses and worsen claim trends.

PVI Insurance's strength masks risks from payouts and reinsurance

Its balance sheet is projected to stay at the highest level.

New Zealand insurers recover profits as premiums surge 8.6%

The sector posted $7.8b in total premiums in 2024 after steep repricing.

Political risk insurance gains as 1 in 4 expect growth

Insurers may face tougher pricing decisions as geopolitical uncertainty persists.

Construction insurance rises amidst $38.5b market strain

Excess cover increased 8% to 15% with steeper moves on riskier builds.