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HDI Global’s 9M 2025 profit jumps to $500m

The CEO attributed the growth to new business.

Bajaj Life and Inka Insurance launch Inkapreneur for Indian founders

This aims to help entrepreneurs gain quicker and fairer access to life insurance.

ZhongAn Online P & C Insurance sustains profitability

ZhongAn also benefits from diversified, liquid investments.

Insurers lag in analytics adoption amidst constrained budgets

2 in 5 said poor data quality was named as the biggest barrier to sound decision-making.

Fubon Insurance Vietnam maintains strong capital position

Operating performance is recovering after a dip in fiscal-year 2024.

Hong Kong’s commercial insurance market stays favourable for buyers in Q3

Rates fell across most product lines, including for some less-preferred risks.

Health insurance premiums in Australia are set to rise about 4% in 2026

A premium increase in this range would add around $82.6 to $93.6 a year for singles.

HSBC Life sustains strong growth with stable outlook

S&P also expects it to continue to operate as a core subsidiary of HSBC’s APAC banking arm.

Philippines orders insurers to fast-track claims in calamity zones

The IC also told companies to ensure damage assessments are properly recorded.

China’s non-life insurance market shifts focus toward specialty lines in 2024

Motor insurance remains the largest segment at about 54% of premiums.

Swiss Re’s net income jumps 85% year-to-date

The company is on track to meet its full-year net income target of more than $4.4b.

Manulife’s Asia unit records earnings rise in Q3 2025

Annualised premium equivalent (APE) sales rose 5% to $1.45b. 

Singapore insurers face rising claims with medical costs set to climb

57% of insurers expect further increases in medical cost over the next three years.

Willis strengthens Asia cyber team with Keating and Grijalva roles

Keating will be based in Singapore, whilst Grijalva in Hong Kong.

Chubb boosts embedded insurance with AI engine for digital partners

It helps improve customer engagement and boost conversion by matching protection products.