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Sri Lanka crop cover expands as drought floods and elephants hit

Losses linked to weather and environmental shocks are weighing on farm incomes.

Aon net income jumps to $3.7b in 2025

Diluted earnings increased to $17.02 per share from $12.35 a year earlier.

Prudential’s premiums could snatch $13b by 2026: Morningstar

Net earned premiums are projected to grow about 10% annually from $11.4b in 2025.

Insurers lag on AI as only 7% call themselves transformative

IDC says adoption is accelerating yet data maturity and governance still trail business demands.

Hong Kong finance regulators tighten disclosure rules to police transition plans

The roadmap targets assurance and transition plan quality plus expanded tech use.

India budget backs healthcare push as insurers cheer tax relief moves

Medicover says the plan targets late diagnosis and uneven access with digital platforms and telemedicine.

Nippon Life outlook holds amidst equity and interest-rate risk exposure

The insurer’s securities portfolio keeps market sensitivity high even with a capital buffer in place.

Insurers enter 2026 as volatility shreds planning: EY

Boards are reassessing underwriting customer experience and decision making as data security slows adoption.

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.

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.