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bolttech names MoneyHero ex-CEO Rohith Murthy as Malaysia GM

He will oversee operations and growth strategy in Malaysia.
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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.
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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.
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