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Etiqa General Insurance retention at 33.7% raises credit risk on recoverables
Etiqa General Insurance retention at 33.7% raises credit risk on recoverables
AM Best expects pricing discipline and corrective actions even as underwriting pressure builds.
Cambodia insurance premiums slip 0.1% as policy count drops 14%
The regulator reported 485,575 policies in November 2025.
Malaysia flood cover drops to 0.25% as hazard risk intensifies
Insurers warn exposure may now be scaling faster than premium income.
Zurich-Beazley deal would sharpen specialty edge: GlobalData
Beazley’s expertise in specialist lines could help Zurich expand its technical capabilities.
Zurich Malaysia locks in exclusive group takaful scheme with Kenanga
The cover will be offered only to Kenanga Investors clients through its wealth management arm.
MS Amlin takes over MSI UAE risk through new reinsurance pact
The deal is run via the Dubai branch and targets bank clients needing contract frustration cover.
This week in insurance: Prudential boosts Malaysia stake, Ping An tops brand rankings, new partnerships emerge
Great Eastern has also unveiled a physical gold investment-linked policy.
Prudential falls behind in Hong Kong but dodges broker rule shock: report
Sustainable strategy may pay off when broker policy rules shift in Hong Kong next year.
South Korea regulator widens responsibilities maps from insurers to savings banks
FSC invites $0.49b savings banks into pilot ahead of 2 July 2026.
QBE deal expands as Malayan embeds add-on into RCBC auto loans
Paramount Life and General Insurance Corporation acts as the local partner in the Philippines.
Insurers face China AI surge as report ranks disruption as top threat
Regulation change sits third with 33% citing it as a major risk driver for companies.
Manulife Singapore launches 2 par plans targeting wealthy investors
One is USD based and other is SGD based with year 5 breakeven.
Catastrophe losses strain reinsurers as 6-year $100b streak persists
Contract structures kept higher attachment points though some exclusions tightened.
South Korea insurers see profits sink 15.2% in 9M 2025
Net income slid to $7.90b despite gains from asset sales and revaluations.
Malaysia insurers must confront catastrophe risk spike for 2026 report
Over one-third of respondent identified extreme weather events as their top risk.
Great Eastern debuts Singapore first physical gold ILP fund
It becomes the first local provider to embed physical gold bars into insurance policies.
Bharti AXA Life pushes locked annuity rates amidst retirement anxiety
Customers can fix current pricing now for income that runs for life.
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