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Sompo and Collinson extend travel delay service across Asia
Sompo and Collinson extend travel delay service across Asia
The service allows travellers to access over 1,800 airport lounges.
Allianz Commercial unveils new Board structure from January 2026
It also named Christian Sandric president for Asia-Pacific.
BOC Life new policy premiums rise 34% to $1.91b in H1 2025
The insurer’s renminbi insurance business recorded a market share exceeding 50%.
Swiss Re Life & Health to pause new business in Australia
The move comes amidst growing concern over rising TPD claims.
PDIC, Philippine central bank sign revised agreement to enhance bank oversight
The agency said this will give depositors “renewed assurance.”
HSBC Life records 17.6% share in Q2’25 new business premiums
The CEO attributed the results to steady demand for savings and wealth management.
WTW reports faster softening in Asia insurance market
WTW expects soft market conditions to persist through late 2025.
This week in insurance: Global disaster losses hit $114b, new HK claims hub launches, and Sun Life names new Asia bancassurance chief
Also, two platforms launch Hong Kong injury claims hub.
UOI records $85.7m insurance revenue in 9M2025
This is an increase of 7% compared to the same period last year.
Pet insurance market slated for $40.1b in 2035
APAC will be the fastest-growing region.
Clyde & Co welcomes back Yvonne Lam to strengthen insurance team
Lam will focus on transactional, regulatory, and commercial advisory work for insurers.
Agricultural parametric insurance market to grow 6.5% yearly
Natural catastrophes insurance segment held the highest market share in 2023.
Life insurers shift focus to wealth and care to support longer retirements: Swiss Re
Senior-targeted cancer coverage is bundled with health or annuity plans.
Singapore businesses boost insurance spending as risks rise
38% of Singapore firms plan to reassess security of their overseas operations.
Why Singapore health insurers lag in aligning brand and reality
Forrester said insurers must offer more affordable healthcare plans.
Sun Life appoints Anshuman Das as Chief Bancassurance Officer
Das has 15 years of experience in insurance and consumer banking.
HSBC Life unveils Premium Lounge in Shenzhen for GBA clients
The new facility is located at Shenzhen New Frontier United Family Hospital.
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