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SBI Holdings acquires over 5% stake in Amar Bank
SBI Holdings acquires over 5% stake in Amar Bank
The investment marks SBI Holdings’ entry into Indonesia’s digital banking sector.
MS Amlin expands APAC reach with three new underwriters
This follows the recent expansion in the region, including its new Australian branch.
Fitch says regulators adopt growth-friendly rules for insurers
Australia is proposing lower capital requirements for insurers.
Asia-Pacific leads global crime insurance growth at 18.6% CAGR
Globally, crime insurance market is expected to grow 13.5% from 2023 to 2032.
Insurance investors boost demand for structured private credit
Rated note feeders have emerged as a key tool for insurers.
Family accident insurance seen hitting $6.7b by 2029
Asia-Pacific is expected to post the fastest growth.
Home insurers grow as premiums top $6.3t
Insured losses from natural disasters are expected to reach $140b to $150b in 2025.
Sompo tests methane insurance as regulations tighten
Satellite monitoring and inspections help firms detect leaks and avoid fines.
Why are businesses willing to pay more for insurance with AI protection?
Demand is strongest amongst the technology and financial sectors.
Zurich Insurance Group outlook steady: AM Best
AM Best also expects Zurich’s financial leverage to remain stable.
Employer’s liability insurance market slated for $45b by 2029
Rising litigation costs for employers have also contributed to the demand.
Reinsurance market softens after post-2021 hard cycle peak
The report noted that the industry is currently oversupplied with capital.
Aon names Anshuman Srivastava as reinsurance global chief broking officer
He is tasked with continuing to work with reinsurers to deliver Aon’s products.
Insurance regulators in Asia and Europe ease rules to aid growth
Australia and China are at the forefront of changes in Q3 2025.
Willis names Ollie Moore as Pacific head of broking
He has 25 years of experience working in the insurance industry.
T. Rowe Price unveils two retirement allocation funds for HSBC investors
The funds aim to provide monthly dividends at a fixed annual percentage rate of 6%.
How cyber claims in Asia were all tied to ransomware in 2025
In the first half of 2025, Allianz received about 300 cyber claims.
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