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Sun Life Singapore taps CapBridge to distribute indexed life cover to HNWIs

Premiums can be allocated between a fixed interest account and an indexed account.
5 days ago

Cyber risk assessment remains top underwriting barrier

About 32.1% of industry respondents cited accurate risk assessment as the biggest challenge in offering cyber cover.
6 days ago

FWD Insurance new business first year premiums surge 59% in 2025

The insurer ranked third amongst new business single premiums.
6 days ago

HSBC and HSBC Life sign Humansa MOU for HNW health planning

Longer lifespans are forcing HNWIs to rethink wealth succession and protection strategies, the bank said.
6 days ago

SEADRIF and UN WFP launch $1.1m disaster risk insurance for Laos

WFP secured funding for the policy through the Global Shield Financing Facility.
6 days ago

Zurich Malaysia hit with penalties over compliance gaps

Zurich General Insurance and Zurich General Takaful Malaysia were separately fined in January.
6 days ago

Sun Life reported income falls 49.9% to $340m in Q1 2026

Underlying earnings per share stood at C$1.9 in the quarter.

Japan insurers’ foreign deals may force hybrid debt issuance

Fitch said most insurers built capital buffers through earnings and hybrid debt.

Australians use healthcare BNPL as premiums rise 4.41%

April’s premium increase was the steepest average rise in a decade.

Insurers fail digital test as only 7% reach top tier

Nearly one-third of firms have fully digitised their value chains.

Cyber insurance shock could emerge every 10 to 18 years

Howden Re compared potential cyber losses to moderate catastrophe years such as 2008.

China insurers beat growth fears in Q1 2026: UOBKayHian

AIA reported 26% new business growth in China during the quarter.

Zurich hires Chubb veteran to lead Malaysia commercial unit

He brings more than 17 years of insurance industry experience.

Great Eastern bags $274m profit in Q1 2026

Total weighted new sales gained 16% YoY.

Aon posts $1.24b net income in Q1 2026

The company’s revenue, likewise, climbed 6% YoY to $5.03b.

Taiwan insurers face consolidation as capital strain deepens

Fitch expects weaker firms to keep issuing subordinated bonds through 2026.