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Allianz Trade opens first Vietnam office to expand Asia footprint
Allianz Trade opens first Vietnam office to expand Asia footprint
Allianz Research projects Vietnam’s GDP to expand by 6.7% in 2025.
Marsh McLennan posts $747m profit in Q3 2025
Adjusted earnings per share rose 11% to $1.85.
Chubb net income climbs 20.5% YoY in Q3 2025
Property and casualty net premiums written rose 5.3% YoY.
Thailand OIC unveils 5-year plan to strengthen non-life insurance
The regulator said the new strategy focuses on preparing climate change.
Two platforms launch Hong Kong injury claims hub
The collaboration will offer compensation calculators.
Peak Re outlook stable as KKR, Quadrantis take stakes through parent firm
AM Best also said it expects Peak Re to retain its strong risk management.
APAC medical plan costs to rise 11.3% in 2026
A third of APAC markets expect lower medical trend rates.
New York firm boosts Asia reach through Fortitude Re
AB will manage private alternative assets for FCA Re.
Macau insurance sector grows 5% as premiums and profits rise in 2024
Total gross premiums reached $4.67b last year.
Health insurance sector to bag $3t by 2035
The market was valued at $1.92t in 2023.
Nepal insurance activity surges in September as premiums double
Gross premium collection jumped to $0.31b.
QBE Insurance names new group CFO
He joined QBE in 2015.
Why 1 in 7 Australians travel overseas without insurance cover
More than a third said they had seen risky destinations promoted positively.
Brad Hearn named Prudential Financial's Japan CEO
He has served as chief operating officer for Prudential’s Japan operations.
APAC tax insurance gains traction beyond M&A transactions
The share of tax insurance placements in non-M&A contexts rose to 20% in 2024.
AXA launches new wealth management plan
The series offers premium terms of five or 10 years in up to nine different currencies.
NorthStandard names Michael Hustler as new APAC head
He succeeds David Roberts, who will leave in February 2026.
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