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Markel Insurance names Tim Wills head of Marine in Australia

This marks the company’s first expansion in Australia beyond the long-tail lines.

Japan's pension index sees 4.7% gain in Q2 2025

It’s increase in Q2 was thanks to equities delivering strong domestic and international returns.

China covers 1.07 billion people with basic old-age insurance in 2024

China’s population aged 60 and above reached 310.3 million last year.

HSBC upgrades three products for HNW clients

The company said the updated offerings are designed to support long-term financial protection, amongst others.

Insurance fraud detection market to hit $28.1b by 2031

Claims fraud detection is forecast to grow at the highest rate of 26.8%.

Transamerica Life Bermuda launches indexed universal life in Hong Kong

It offers features including a volatility-controlled VC Uncapped Index Account.

Hong Kong IA to Proceed with Public Disclosure Rules for Insurers from 2026

The new rules apply to both local and overseas insurers with a Hong Kong branch.

Vietnam passes law cutting jobless insurance for firms hiring disabled

The law sets the contribution ceiling at 1% of monthly salary.

Taiwan life insurers see 6% drop in spillover policy sales

First-year premium income from these products reached $657.2m.

This week in insurance: Taiwan backs digital insurers, India eyes parametric cover, Tokio Marine teams with Salesforce

It also saw significant catastrophe losses and HNW and investment-linked product launches.

Tokio Marine eyes AI-adoption boost with partnership

It signed a partnership agreement with Salesforce Japan.

China boosts medical insurance spending on innovative drugs in plan

Spending on these newly negotiated drugs was 3.9 times higher in 2024 than in 2020.

Tokio Marine Holdings’ net income bags $3b Q1 2025

Net premiums written grew 4% year-on-year.