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India set to outpace China, US in premiums by 2030
India set to outpace China, US in premiums by 2030
The outlook for India marks a sharp rebound from 2025, when growth slowed to 3.1%.
IAIS steps up life sector monitoring in 2026
The plan aims to help supervisors deal with structural changes in the industry.
Allianz Commercial Japan taps Casey Sandler for distribution lead
Sandler has more than a decade of experience in insurance and finance.
India non-life premiums jump 13.7% in December 2025
It was driven by higher collections in health, motor own damage and fire insurance.
Insured losses hit $127b as convective storms beat cyclones
The Myanmar earthquake was the deadliest global event except for heatwaves.
QBE Re taps 16-year veteran to run Greater China
The role is newly created.
Lockton takes majority control of Lockton Sime broker
The firm also changed its name from Sime Darby Lockton Insurance Brokers.
Tata AIA enhances long-term savings plan with premium offset feature
The update targets predictable saving under the long-term savings plan.
PNB MetLife launches dividend fund linked to insurance
It is a passive fund that invests in companies with a history of paying consistent dividends.
Oona underwrites free health cover for GCash GLoan disbursements
This new in-app feature is only for a limited time.
Zurich hikes Beazley bid after rejection of $17 per share offer
Beazley got the new proposal on 19 January and told investors to take no action.
South Korea cyber threat surges amidst thin insurance cover
The next two hazards listed are interruption and fire plus explosion.
Asia-Pacific construction insurance rates slide in Q3 2025
Smaller firms saw at least 10% cuts and some lower deductibles on indemnity cover.
HDFC Life profit rises 7% to $160m in 9M 2026
Individual APE increased 11% year on year and two year CAGR was 17%.
Taiwan life insurers’ foreign-currency premiums surge 42% in October
Investment-linked insurance products accounted for $1.8b.
Inpatient plan premiums up nearly 60% since 2021
Outpatient utilisation index rose 101% in two years.
Saudi Re secures regulatory approval for India GIFT City branch
Operations are scheduled to begin in Q2 2026.
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