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MoneyHero partners with InsureMO to expand Philippine digital insurance
MoneyHero partners with InsureMO to expand Philippine digital insurance
The integration targets 5.5 million users in the market with 2% penetration.
Allianz Malaysia logs 9M 2025 profit growth on rising insurance revenue
Both general and life insurance segments saw higher revenue in Q3.
Howden names Alaric Lee as chief commercial officer for Asia
Lee joins from Marsh, where he was most recently a managing director.
Manulife names Bonnie Qiu as global high net worth CEO
Rishi Srivastava also joins Manulife Asia’s senior leadership team.
Aditya Birla Sun Life Insurance launches combined annuity and equity-linked product
It promises annuity payouts until 100 years old.
Manulife hires HSBC banker for Asia CFO role
Ming Lau was most recently the CFO for HSBC Asia Pacific and the Middle East.
Aeon Bank and Zurich Malaysia extend partnership to offer Takaful plans
Customers can avail of a plan for as low as MYR5 or MYR18.
Samsung Life Insurance names Lee Seung-Ho as its new company president
He previously led the digital division at Samsung Securities.
Tokio Marine Holdings set to expand specialty offerings in US agriculture sector
The deal is expected to close in the first quarter of 2026, pending regulatory approvals.
2 in 5 Indians with disabilities lack health insurance
Despite government intervention, many persons with disability are still left out of proper coverage.
Guaranteed asset protection insurance guaranteed to reach $12b by 2033
Demand continues to rise as vehicle accidents increase and more consumers finance new and used cars.
Nonghyup P&C maintains capital well above regulatory minimums despite pressure
AM Best said it expects it to keep its capital levels well above regulatory minimums.
China Re maintains strong capital position over short to medium term
AM Best highlighted that China Re’s investment mix has stayed largely stable.
Sompo Holdings sees better fire and casualty margins improving outlook
Morningstar now expects Sompo’s net profit to reach about ¥520b in fiscal 2026.
AIA Hong Kong & Macau launches new plan with 115 conditions for families
AIA also launched a lower-cost option covering 58 critical illnesses.
Pet insurance plan services market slated for CAGR 16.2% by 2029
Key trends shaping the market include tele-veterinary services.
Tokio Marine faces near-term pressure despite steady domestic outlook
International profit reached only 49% of the full-year plan thus far.
Commentary
AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work