News

8 in 10 Australians back private health insurance reform

Only 20% of policyholders want the current insurer Medicare and patient fee mix retained.

How India's non-life premiums jumped 14.9% in January 2026

It marks the 3rd straight month of double-digit expansion.

Zurich Insurance Group net income jumps 17% to $7b

P&C business operating profit rose 22% to $5.1b.

Nippon Life nears FY 2025 revenue goal of $52b

It registered $48b in insurance and service revenue, up 18.7% during 9M 2025.

Great Eastern profit jumps 21% despite 15% sales drop

Total weighted new sales declined 15% as the insurer adjusted its product mix.

Tokio Marine Insurance Singapore to remain central to Asia operations: S&P

The ratings agency says business growth should continue alongside underwriting discipline.

Hong Kong pushes insurers to back low-altitude economy

Operators of small unmanned aircraft must carry third-party liability cover of $1.3m to $2.6m.

Zurich to acquire ClearView for $293m

Shareholders are set to receive $0.46 in cash per share.

Allianz General expands financial cover for SME and foreign worker policyholders

SMEs facing forced closures of over 48 hours can get up to MYR20,000 ($5,100).

QBE Insurance expected to hit $2b net income in 2026: S&P

Exit from non-core lines will benefit the group, and capital will remain strong.

QBE names Carles Tondo as Asia head of property

Tondo was head of property and technical lines from another insurer.

Sun Life profit climbs as Asia sales jump 49%

Individual insurance revenue in the region totalled $894m across Hong Kong, India, and Indonesia.

Swiss Re Corporate Solutions to acquire QBE credit unit

The portfolio is projected to deliver about $200m in yearly income across ANZ, UK.

Zurich APAC gross premiums reach $7.5b in 2025

It handled billions in payouts whilst maintaining a 94.3% underwriting metric across P&C.

Sompo expands Guidewire deal as cloud migration begins

This targets unified underwriting claims and billing workflows across country entities.