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Aon says profitable growth linked to focus and relevance
But profitability varied across property and casualty lines.
Miller names Cumberland to newly created global broking role
He was most recently Executive Director at Howden.
Canara HSBC Life Insurance unveils pension product for retirement planning
Key features include zero allocation charges.
Allianz Malaysia offers cashless hospital cover in travel plan
Coverage extends to senior citizens up to age 85.
HDI Global names Tikhonov to lead marine risk operations
He succeeds Felix Cassau, who has taken up a new role at Hannover Re.
Sumitomo Mitsui Financial’s profitability to strengthen in next 18 months
The improvement is projected to come from revenue growth.
QBE names new CEO for South Asia and head of Partnerships in Asia
Both will be based in Singapore and report to Rob Kosova, CEO of QBE Asia.
APAC slated for 20% of global pet insurance market in 2025
Employer benefits programmes offering pet insurance have increased by 30%.
Ping An Insurance earnings dip 7% in H1 2025
But it’s life and health segment kept it afloat with NBV surging 39.8% YoY.
Allianz Malaysia lifts life profit 12.1% YoY with $61.1m in H1 2025
Group insurance revenue for the second quarter (Q2 2025) rose 10.9% YoY.
Manulife Hong Kong and Macau bolsters growth with senior appointments
It announced three C-level appointments.
Willis expands broking team in Japan with 22 new professionals
It also had senior hires.
Sun Life posts P28.9b premium income in Philippines Q2 2025
The insurer said it retained its position as the country’s top life insurer.
Insurance fraud worldwide estimated to exceed $80b annually in 2025
Asia-Pacific reported a 22% year-on-year increase in fraudulent claims in 2023.
Malayan Insurance outlook stable as earnings supported by investment income
AM Best emphasised continued underwriting volatility from catastrophe and large loss events.
Howden appoints Chris Hughes as CEO of broking in New Zealand
He will report to Matt Bacon, CEO of Howden Pacific.
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