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Swiss Re’s net income jumps 85% year-to-date

The company is on track to meet its full-year net income target of more than $4.4b.

Manulife’s Asia unit records earnings rise in Q3 2025

Annualised premium equivalent (APE) sales rose 5% to $1.45b. 

Singapore insurers face rising claims with medical costs set to climb

57% of insurers expect further increases in medical cost over the next three years.

Willis strengthens Asia cyber team with Keating and Grijalva roles

Keating will be based in Singapore, whilst Grijalva in Hong Kong.

Chubb boosts embedded insurance with AI engine for digital partners

It helps improve customer engagement and boost conversion by matching protection products.

Ping An strengthens insurance plus rehab model with new facility

The facility is linked to Ping An Health Insurance’s direct payment system.

How did Philippine insurers perform in Q3 2025?

Insurance penetration climbed to 1.85% in Q3 2025.

Why 4.5 million Australians skip insurance claims over premiums

The most commonly skipped claims were for home and car insurance.

Philippines launches parametric insurance for small fishers

The insurance will provide payouts of up to $100 per policy cycle.

3 in 5 Singaporeans worried they can’t afford vital medical care

There is also uncertainty over where to seek treatment adds to the problem.

Children drive surge in pollution-linked health claims in India

Pollution-related illnesses now form more than 8% of total hospitalisation claims

Chubb Life Hong Kong first to launch dementia insurance plan

The policy targets rising elderly care and caregiver support demand.

Zurich Insurance unveils APAC platform to unify sales and service

It will expand in India, Japan, and Malaysia in 2026.

Energy and power insurance to reach $10.2b by 2029

Significantly, Asia-Pacific is expected to post the fastest growth.

Insurtech funding dips slightly to $1b in third quarter 2025

Investor participation in insurtech continued to decline with only 186 active investors.