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Taiwan to provide subsidised insurance for active-duty service dogs
Taiwan to provide subsidised insurance for active-duty service dogs
The insurance will cover up to five outpatient visits per year.
AmMetLife unveils new CEO
Prior to joining AmMetLife, he was CEO of Zurich Takaful Malaysia.
Manulife survey finds independence outweighs lifespan amongst priorities
All respondents either own or intend to buy insurance.
Fitch Ratings expects FWD Group to have stronger profits this year
Bottom-line improvements will be driven by expansion in Hong Kong and Thailand.
Prudential adds pet protection to travel insurance suite
The enhanced plan offers up to $1,300 (HK$10,000) for overseas pet medical costs.
bolttech Insurance steadies outlook with health line shift: Fitch Ratings
Its net income dipped last year due to slower topline growth and adverse motor claims.
Parametric insurance sees 12.6% CAGR through 2034
China is expected to be one of the fastest-growing parametric insurance markets.
Manulife Singapore rolls out AI tools with advisory milestones
The firm targets 50,000 personalised portfolio check-ins annually.
YAS deploys AI to adjust premiums for Hong Kong taxis
It will initially cover around 1,000 hybrid and electric taxis.
Indian Gen Z leads Millennials in health insurance knowledge: survey
Nearly 1 in 3 Indian Gen Zers said they are very confident about their understanding of it.
Chola MS General Insurance expands North India presence with new office
The New Delhi facility is Chola MS’s 17th company-owned office in India.
Willis appoints Daphne Duan as Asia risk consulting director
She joins Willis from Marsh Asia.
Why renewables remain a challenge for insurers
The market has a mixed record of delivering profits to insurers.
Axa Global Healthcare names James Swatton as HK senior distribution leader
Swatton joins from Bupa.
Allianz Commercial names Nina Simons as global head of MidCorp underwriting
Simons has been with Allianz for 15 years.
Markel creates casualty role in Singapore, appoints Sim
Sim has over 20 years of experience in casualty underwriting.
Mitsui Sumitomo, Aioi Nissay Dowa maintain capital strength ahead of 2027 merger
Overseas operations now contribute around 40% of premium income.
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