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Philippines’ insurance premiums jump 14.1% to $8b in 2025
Philippines’ insurance premiums jump 14.1% to $8b in 2025
Net income climbed 15.1% to $1b during the period.
Hong Kong’s travel and medical insurance complaints rise 33%
The Bureau recorded 857 travel and medical insurance complaints in 2025.
India non-life premiums hit $37.0b in March 2026
IRDAI figures show annual premiums rose 9.20%.
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Big Singapore firms also said they have higher exposure to insurance and security-related costs.
Income Insurance hands $2.4b real estate mandate to CapitaLand Investment
It will manage Income Insurance’s Singapore assets and pursue APAC investments.
Allianz forms 50:50 insurance joint venture with Jio Financial
The venture will offer general and health protection products after regulatory clearance.
Chubb net income surges 74.3% in Q1 2026
Gross premiums written climbed to $16.6b as overseas units added momentum.
PNB MetLife pushes guaranteed income plan with fixed payouts
Optional riders for accidental death and serious illness come at additional cost.
Allianz Partners reshuffles board to drive travel growth
Phil Hoffman takes the travel post from 15 April pending regulatory clearance.
Large Singapore firms face higher insurance cost exposure
42% report heavier security-related expense pressure amidst the Middle East conflict.
4 in 5 Filipino women say caregiving role halts financial security building
Just 27% say they have enough means to support themselves beyond age 90.
MS Amlin rolls out sub-syndicate as it targets growth push
Risks written will consolidate into the existing Lloyd’s structure.
Swiss Re names Anna Ziswiler as country President for five markets
She will be based in Singapore.
Allianz Malaysia expands EV charging as range gaps persist
The service now reaches Penang Kuantan and Johor Bahru in 2026.
India’s regulator mandates Ind AS transition for insurers
Companies must still submit updated financial data even if relief is granted.
bolttech appoints Kohei Watanabe to run Japan business
The Tokyo-based executive will oversee domestic and international operations.
Cambodian insurers post 3% premium drop in December
Total policies jumped 47% to 477,228 even as revenue weakened.
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