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People in Asia strengthen retirement planning as financial awareness grows
People in Asia strengthen retirement planning as financial awareness grows
Three-quarters said financial well-being affects their physical and mental health.
Singlife, CIMB Singapore extend partnership for SME protection
The initiative aims to reach at least 30,000 retailers through its partner network.
India records premium rise in October as middle-class demand supports sales
Non-life insurers collected $18.15b in premiums during the first half of FY 2026.
Manulife and Mahindra form life insurer joint venture in India
Each company has committed up to $400m.
Generali appoints Giulio Terzariol as Group Deputy CEO after board approval
Generali said the CEO Insurance role will be discontinued.
Philippines reports state pension app surpassing two million users
GSIS said online enrollment has reduced processing time by 77%.
India’s non-life insurance market to stay stable
Due to strong growth prospects, favourable investment conditions, and more.
Aon launches low carbon framework to guide insurers in energy transition
Battery energy storage systems are expected to generate over $1b in GWP by 2027.
Hong Leong Assurance introduces Legacy Wealth for Malaysia’s affluent
Malaysia’s high-net-worth population is projected to grow by 35% by 2028.
HDI Global’s 9M 2025 profit jumps to $500m
The CEO attributed the growth to new business.
Bajaj Life and Inka Insurance launch Inkapreneur for Indian founders
This aims to help entrepreneurs gain quicker and fairer access to life insurance.
ZhongAn Online P & C Insurance sustains profitability
ZhongAn also benefits from diversified, liquid investments.
Insurers lag in analytics adoption amidst constrained budgets
2 in 5 said poor data quality was named as the biggest barrier to sound decision-making.
Fubon Insurance Vietnam maintains strong capital position
Operating performance is recovering after a dip in fiscal-year 2024.
Hong Kong’s commercial insurance market stays favourable for buyers in Q3
Rates fell across most product lines, including for some less-preferred risks.
Health insurance premiums in Australia are set to rise about 4% in 2026
A premium increase in this range would add around $82.6 to $93.6 a year for singles.
HSBC Life sustains strong growth with stable outlook
S&P also expects it to continue to operate as a core subsidiary of HSBC’s APAC banking arm.
Commentary
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