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Income Insurance shareholders gain exit route via AltaX

Phillip Securities will handle share sales under the revived liquidity arrangement.

Asia flood risk rises as 27 storms threaten coasts

Forecasters expect 18 typhoons and 11 intense systems in 2026.

Cathay Life rebounds as capital worries linger

Net income reached $0.5b after a $0.6b loss a year earlier.

Cambodia insurance premiums crawl 1% to $103m in Q1 2026

Underwriting gains reached $12.6m after expenses declined 8%.

MS&AD cuts equity risk as merger looms

AM Best expects the group’s balance sheet strength to stay at the strongest level.

Thailand insurance licence applications fall 11.31% in 2025

Renewals reached 43,897 in Q1 2026 according to the insurance regulator.

Australian insurance brands gain 25% despite QBE slip

QBE remained the country’s top insurance brand after rising 23% to $2.5b

Manila court rejects transport group’s insurance challenge

The ruling allows a third insurance pool to keep operating under the passenger cover programme.

Australian retirees may cancel health cover over rebate cut

Money.com.au found 18% of older citizens would drop private cover entirely.

Digit Life claim payouts jump 59% in FY 2026

The insurer paid $45.8m across 28,658 settled claims in its latest transparency report.

DBS, HSBC, AIA and more convene at ABF IA Summit Singapore on 1 July

Leading voices from the banking and insurance industries will meet at Andaz Singapore to discuss trust, transformation, and AI.

Lioner expands beyond Asia with Zurich office

The Swiss base will support estate planning, wealth preservation and family governance.

Insurance bodies of Australia and New Zealand sign pact as disaster losses rise

Both countries face increasing risks from extreme weather, cyber threats and supply disruption.

International General Insurance secures approval for India reinsurance branch

The branch will be based in GIFT City, India’s operational international financial services centre.

Cover Genius powers Traveloka cancellation cover

Australian customers can now add protection during the booking process.

AIA launches legacy framework as wealthy families delay plans

Fewer than 40% have assigned family responsibilities or decision-making roles.