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Zhibao Re boosts outlook with parental support and liquidity
Zhibao Re boosts outlook with parental support and liquidity
AM Best expects short-term fluctuations because of the small initial capital.
Aditya Sun Life rolls out dividend yield fund
The fund enables wealth creation through 100% equity exposure in a diversified portfolio, amongst others.
Willis launches data centre practice in Asia
It named Lay See Ong as practice lead.
Zurich Insurance appoints Shao to lead claims strategy across Asia
Shao returns to Zurich from AXA XL.
Allianz Trade appoints William Whittington to lead specialty credit
He joined the company in 2016 after starting his career at Lloyd’s of London.
Asia insurers face rising demand for claims value: Aon
Insurers are using more technology to speed up low-value and non-complex claims.
Australia’s non-life insurers sustain profit with firm reinsurance terms
The sector also remains dominated by IAG, Suncorp, QBE and Allianz.
Employers in Asia see budgets strained as insurers tighten coverage
63% of insurers in Asia expect to cut coverage to manage rising costs in 2026.
Zurich Insurance posts 8% rise in P&C premiums to $38.9b in 9M 2025
Policy count rose by 103,000 over the past six months.
Oona Insurance partners with Tesla on free Model Y coverage
They will offer 12 months of coverage supported by Oona’s digital claims service.
Igloo reports faster claims and higher sales with AI adoption
Claims response times have fallen from up to three days to one minute.
China Taiping Insurance SG unveils two universal life plans for HNWIs
The indexed account will have returns linked to the performance of two indices.
BIS study highlights offshore reinsurance exposure in insurers’ models
Private markets and proprietary models reduce transparency.
Swiss Re highlights $26b insurance potential from clean energy
Global renewable energy capacity will almost double to 8.5 terawatts by 2030.
Vietnam revises unemployment contributions for persons with disability, laid-off
Those who hire persons with disabilities will receive a UI premium reduction up to 12 months.
How premiums surged 42% in Taiwan’s foreign-currency market in August
Investment-linked insurance products generated $1.4b during the month.
Lioner International expands Singapore base amidst growing client demand
The move is expected to accelerate its regional growth.
Commentary
AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work