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Canara HSBC Life partners Equitas SFB for bancassurance
Canara HSBC Life partners Equitas SFB for bancassurance
The bank has a network of 994 branches and 365 ATMs.
Global reinsurer capital hits record $760b
In Asia-Pacific, rate cuts were close to 20% for accounts without losses.
Min Xin Insurance taps Hong Kong bancassurance, mainland inward business
Capital injections also lift AM Best’s outlook for the insurer.
Tata AIA launches two multicap ULIP equity funds
The funds are benchmarked against the Nifty 500 Index.
Can Huatai P&C accelerate commercial lines under Chubb?
S&P expects the insurer to benefit from Chubb’s expertise in underwriting, and more.
Munich Re names Eric Zhao CEO, Beijing branch
Zhao will report to Steve Zhang, CEO of Life & Health Greater China.
India non-life premiums surge 24.2% in November 2025
The growth was supported by higher premiums in health, fire, motor, and other segments.
Inka launches service for overseas Indians buying term cover
Term premiums are up to 65% cheaper when bought in India.
Why does LIA warn against treating health insurance as savings?
Instead, it provides financial protection against unforeseen medical events.
Pet accident insurance hits $1.3b in 2025
Insurers are also rolling out new tools such as AI-assisted claims processing.
Thai Life Insurance’s product shift lifts premiums but squeezes profitability
The insurer has shifted towards endowment and whole life products.
India life insurers post 23% premium growth in November
CareEdge said growth has stabilised following regulatory-driven fluctuations last year.
Why are insurers ending silent artificial intelligence coverage?
Over time, risks are expected to integrate into mainstream insurance lines as claims data improves.
Prudential lists ICICI at Indian stock exchanges for $1.4b
IPAMC’s market capitalisation is approximately $11.8b.
Inka Insurance rolls out NRI Shield for lower cost term insurance in India
Term covers can be 65% more expensive overseas compared to India.
Sun Life clinches approval to establish Dubai IFC office
It will commence operations in the Dubai International Financial Centre in December.
Floods and earthquakes raise Thai property insurance costs
Insurers are set to bolster natural disaster protection.
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