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Philippines, Mongolia deposit insurers sign pact for bank resolution
Philippines, Mongolia deposit insurers sign pact for bank resolution
It includes cooperation on receivership liquidation risk management and premium assessment.
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.
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.