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P&C insurance market prepares for demographic shift by 2050: Capgemini

45% of consumers expect to spend more on lifestyle upgrades.

Manulife Singapore streamlines advisor tools with iFUNDS update

The update also allows Unit Trust transactions directly within the platform.

Asia’s commercial rates contracts in Q1 2025

This is the fifth consecutive quarter that rates have fallen.

Zhibao Technology opens reinsurance unit in Labuan for expansion

It expects Zhibao Labuan to act as a minority risk taker for selected businesses.

Ping An Health’s Q1 2025 earnings hit $8m

70% of Ping An Life’s new business value came from health and senior care services.

India’s non-life insurance sees flat growth in FY 2025

It was dragged by the low passenger vehicle sales growth during the period.

Singlife launches shared accident coverage for families

The insurer said this is the first personal accident insurance plan in the market.

Willis appoints Steve Hutchinson as P&C head for HK, Macau

He was previously Chief Broking Officer at Howden Insurance Brokers in Hong Kong.

Chinese insurers explore nonstandard securitisations

Originators want faster issuance times, even at higher funding expenses.

Flexible work gains ground in Singapore’s insurance sector

The sector was amongst those that typically require on-site presence.

Swiss Re brings in 17-year CRO veteran for top risk role

He will succeed Patrick Raaflaub, who is stepping down from the role.

MoneyHero launches integrated car insurance platform with bolttech

The new service allows customers to compare real-time quotes.

Insurance companies risk missing $160b without AI scale

Those who successfully deploy AI invest about 30% more in AI capabilities than peers.

Travel insurers cut benefits for seniors and children in Hong Kong

Premiums ranged from $145 to $509 for a 7-day trip in Asia.

India’s insurance penetration rises to 41% on public schemes growth

India’s healthcare and hospital sector is moving to aggressive expansion.

Japan’s top P&C insurers post double-digit profit growth in fiscal 2024

Domestic net premiums written also grew across all three insurers.