News

Fitch sees APAC insurers stable in 2025 with capital buffers

Life insurers are focusing on quality through conservative investment strategies.

Dai-ichi Life, Capgemini set up tech centre to support global IT

Dai-ichi Life aims to eventually bring operations in-house.

Generali Hong Kong bets on short-pay model in competitive life market

The plan is designed to support both wealth accumulation and legacy planning.

KP&I outlook revised as underwriting volatility concerns resurface

KP&I reported a net loss of $5.4m last fiscal year.

GIA warns public on scam calls impersonating insurance reps

Scammers are using local mobile numbers beginning with “+65” or “8”.

Kyobo Life outlook stays stable with solid capital and profitability

Moody’s expects profitability to remain stable over the next 12 to 18 months.

FWD Hong Kong partners GBAH on outpatient coverage across six China cities

The plan leverages GBAH’s network of more than 240 clinics.

Income Insurance announces Chairman Ronald Ong's retirement

Ong has served on the Board since 2018, taking on the role of its chairman in 2019.

Tokio Marine Indonesia will likely hold strong capitalisation in the medium term

After a decline in 2023 due to large claims, capital levels rebounded in 2024.

Canopius announces new APAC leadership for Casualty, Financial Lines

Brodie English and Rob Barnum have been assigned as heads.

IDF, Bridgetown partner to boost emerging and developing markets via insurance

To start, they will publish a report with actionable insights for the industry.

Aon appoints Dan Hartung to lead global event response unit

He will oversee the estimation of industry exposure and financial impact.

AIA names HSBC chairman Mark Tucker as next chairman and director

Tucker will step down from his HSBC role on 30 September 2025.

APRA, ASIC flag early gains in life insurance disclosure reforms

Efforts to reduce premium volatility through product design remain in early stages.