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Veteran with 20 years’ experience named Labuan IBFC CEO
Veteran with 20 years’ experience named Labuan IBFC CEO
His priorities include expanding engagement with regulators and industry players.
2 days ago
Chinese insurers expand digital solutions to customise coverage
Underwriting remains disciplined and selective as insurers prioritise achieving profitability.
2 days ago
Insurers in Singapore show more anxiety to threats than global average: study
They are concerned with rising cybercrimes, AI risks, and macroeconomic uncertainty.
3 days ago
Manulife to sell MVI Life to Japan’s Asahi Life
Asahi Life, Japan’s second oldest life insurer, seeks to expand its presence in Vietnam.
3 days ago
AUB Group ends takeover talks as consortium withdraws offer
The consortium backed out of its A$45 per share binding proposal.
3 days ago
Hong Kong reinsurers to absorb significant claims from Wang Fuk Court fire
It may trigger premium adjustments or stricter terms and conditions.
3 days ago
AIA China poised for double-digit new business growth through 2030
New geographies will be its core growth engines, says UOB Kay Hian.
4 days ago
Allianz Life elevates CFO Giulio Slavich to CEO
Incumbent CEO Charles Ong is retiring by the end of 2025.
4 days ago
Singlife, Lion Global Investors launch physical gold fund in Singapore
All gold holdings are insured and stored in vaults in the city.
4 days ago
Australian health insurers see record high hospital claims
A total of 453,259 high claims—or those higher than A$10,000— were paid out during the year.
4 days ago
Allianz may cut up to 1,800 jobs in travel insurance division: report
The job cuts will mainly affect call centres, a source said.
5 days ago
This week in insurance: Cbus fined $15.3m, insurers make new appointments, Tokio Marine expands agri US offerings
Manulife Asia appointed a new CFO.
APAC emerging market insurers outperform peers during volatility
But they do face constraints in scale and diversification.
Korea Re sets up shop in India with new branch in GIFT City
It obtained authorization on 6 November 2025.
Cyber insurance gaps leave APAC vulnerable to rising digital risks
Limited coverage, financial modeling, and training hinder cyber insurance adoption.
Australian superannauation fund fined $15.34m for delays
The penalty exceeds United Super's reported revenue in the 2024 financial year.
Dai-ichi Life retains stable outlook despite higher risky asset holdings
Asset quality is expected to gradually improve, Moody's said.
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