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3 in 10 Australians nearing retirement fail to plan
3 in 10 Australians nearing retirement fail to plan
Around two-thirds wanted lifetime income and inflation-linked retirement features.
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Taiwan national health insurance fund rises to $7b in 2025
Premium revenues reached NT$861.9b wilst medical benefits totalled NT$832.9b.
30 minutes ago
Income Insurance shareholders gain exit route via AltaX
Phillip Securities will handle share sales under the revived liquidity arrangement.
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Asia flood risk rises as 27 storms threaten coasts
Forecasters expect 18 typhoons and 11 intense systems in 2026.
3 days ago
Cathay Life rebounds as capital worries linger
Net income reached $0.5b after a $0.6b loss a year earlier.
3 days ago
Cambodia insurance premiums crawl 1% to $103m in Q1 2026
Underwriting gains reached $12.6m after expenses declined 8%.
3 days ago
MS&AD cuts equity risk as merger looms
AM Best expects the group’s balance sheet strength to stay at the strongest level.
3 days ago
Thailand insurance licence applications fall 11.31% in 2025
Renewals reached 43,897 in Q1 2026 according to the insurance regulator.
3 days ago
Australian insurance brands gain 25% despite QBE slip
QBE remained the country’s top insurance brand after rising 23% to $2.5b
3 days ago
Manila court rejects transport group’s insurance challenge
The ruling allows a third insurance pool to keep operating under the passenger cover programme.
4 days ago
Australian retirees may cancel health cover over rebate cut
Money.com.au found 18% of older citizens would drop private cover entirely.
4 days ago
Digit Life claim payouts jump 59% in FY 2026
The insurer paid $45.8m across 28,658 settled claims in its latest transparency report.
4 days ago
DBS, HSBC, AIA and more convene at ABF IA Summit Singapore on 1 July
Leading voices from the banking and insurance industries will meet at Andaz Singapore to discuss trust, transformation, and AI.
4 days ago
Lioner expands beyond Asia with Zurich office
The Swiss base will support estate planning, wealth preservation and family governance.
4 days ago
Insurance bodies of Australia and New Zealand sign pact as disaster losses rise
Both countries face increasing risks from extreme weather, cyber threats and supply disruption.
4 days ago
International General Insurance secures approval for India reinsurance branch
The branch will be based in GIFT City, India’s operational international financial services centre.
5 days ago
Cover Genius powers Traveloka cancellation cover
Australian customers can now add protection during the booking process.
5 days ago