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Zurich Australia names former AMP CEO Alexis George to board
Zurich Australia names former AMP CEO Alexis George to board
She was previously ANZ's deputy chief executive officer as well.
14 minutes ago
bolttech names MoneyHero ex-CEO Rohith Murthy as Malaysia GM
He will oversee operations and growth strategy in Malaysia.
36 minutes ago
Hanwha Life overseas profit hits $72.7m in H1 2026
International businesses supplied 11% of consolidated earnings.
6 hours ago
SEADRIF pushes Southeast Asia disaster insurance beyond pilots
Lao PDR received $2m within six days.
6 hours ago
Chubb Life Hong Kong launches health plan that covers 146 conditions
Eligible plans provide protection for up to 128 illnesses.
6 hours ago
Hong Kong workers doubt employer medical cover meets costs
Only 17% have bought additional top-up protection.
6 hours ago
This week in insurance: AllianzGI buys UOBAM, Swiss Re expands partnerships, Hong Kong faces tax uncertainty
Swiss Re CorSo is forming exclusive partnerships with Bajaj General Insurance.
2 days ago
China offshore tax rules may slow Hong Kong insurers and banks’ mainland sales
Mainland customers may temporarily delay offshore purchases.
3 days ago
Shriram General premiums jump 23% as profit rises just 5%
The insurer also plans to increase its financial advisor base to 2 lakh by FY 2030.
3 days ago
Global reinsurers beat capital costs for the third straight year
Median return on equity reached 16.3% in 2025.
3 days ago
Ping An faces 27,000 claims after Typhoon Dolphin
Estimated insurance payouts have exceeded RMB650m.
4 days ago
India financial technology spending to grow 21% annually
The wider enterprise market is forecast at 15.5%.
4 days ago
Mandarin Re raises capital to $26m to fuel expansion
Property accounts for around 70% of its portfolio.
4 days ago
Australian car insurers fail to explain premium hikes
Motor premiums rose more than 42% from 2019 to 2024.
4 days ago
Singapore insurers pay out over $8.3b in six months
Life claims alone climbed 11.1% year on year.
5 days ago
Swiss Re shifts India and Mexico growth to local partners
The India arrangement will target sectors including high technology and manufacturing.
5 days ago
Reinsurers face price cuts as record capital fuels rivalry
AM Best expects favourable earnings unless the sector suffers an unusually large catastrophe event.
5 days ago
Commentary
The financing challenge behind Asia’s wealth transfer