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This week in insurance: New partnerships roll out, hiring outlook steady, and tech spending ramps up
This week in insurance: New partnerships roll out, hiring outlook steady, and tech spending ramps up
Etiqa Insurance Singapore and AIA Singapore have also partnered for takaful solutions.
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Insurers redesign policies for fire risks
Lithium-ion threats expose valuation gaps in homes.
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AI risks rise as 43% of firms lack formal frameworks: Gallagher Re
Gallagher Re found just 44% had completed structured impact reviews.
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APAC businesses at risk as fraud attack rate rises to 1.7%
There is a 59% rise in automated attack tools mimicking human behaviour.
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MSIG Asia backs Ancileo to embed travel cover in bookings
The deal includes an equity stake and a regional tie-up focused on tailored digital protection products
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Bupa Global taps Massey to drive Asia expansion
The new executive brings over 20 years of IPMI experience.
1 day ago
Singlife recruits former MAS director for board oversight
The veteran leader previously managed foreign bank supervision.
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Liberty Specialty Markets invades Asia fine art insurance sector
Regional lead Edrick Tang targets complex placements for bullion and collectible cars to drive 2026 growth.
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Singapore’s domestic general insurance rises 8.4% in 2025
Despite the growth in revenue, net incurred claims for the domestic market also increased.
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How Ping An Health grew as AI cut consultation costs 45%
The decline was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025 as automation deepened.
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Manulife shifts AI leadership to Hong Kong with new hire
The insurer has already rolled out 91 generative AI use cases across its operations.
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HDI Global says Australia drove growth in tough APAC market
It plans further expansion across New Zealand and broader Asia Pacific in 2026.
1 day ago
Allianz Malaysia adds 25% cover to push policy sales
Shield Plus users aged 40 and below qualify for the enhanced principal sum insured.
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Singapore health premiums jump 14.8% in February
The increase reflects a long-term repricing cycle rather than seasonal demand.
2 days ago
Markel expands APAC W&I with two underwriter hires
One appointment covers Singapore, Hong Kong, and other regional deal markets, whilst the other is based in Mumbai.
2 days ago
Automation threatens 43% of insurance tasks by 2030
Nearly all insurers are speeding up adoption as technology reshapes operational models.
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APRA warns climate risks could leave 1 in 4 homes uninsured
The regulator assessed two severe scenarios covering weather losses and transition costs through to 2050.
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