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Zurich and Shopee unveil fraud cover as Malaysia scams surge

Police recorded 47,854 cases by September 2025 with RM1.92b wiped out.

AIA offers 24/7 WeChat doctor access as Mainland care needs rise

The service focuses on care coordination at Grade 3A hospitals across China.

Dental insurance forecast rockets 9.5% CAGR through 2033

Market Data Forecast pegs the category at $233.8b in 2024 then $529.2b by 2033.

Sun Life urges regulator to update insurance rules

The meeting cited emerging risks tied to digital innovation across the sector.

Zurich launches 5-minute AI cyber insurance

The product automates underwriting for Australian firms via Cowbell partnership.

FWD Hong Kong new business premiums skyrocket 93%

New business annual premium equivalent grew 74%, beating 43% market average.

Singapore insurers win 96% of health claim battles

Parliamentary reply shows only 4% of policyholders succeed in disputes.

Taiwan insurance profits plummet 43.3% to $6.2b in December

Total industry earnings sink as life insurance sector profits halve in 2025.

Shriram General profit jumps 26% in FY 2026 on motor-led growth

Net income reached $18m in Q3 FY 2026 as motor premiums hit $129m.

IDF replaces co-chairs with UNDP’s De Croo and MIGA’s Yamamoto

Both entered their UN roles in December 2025 and now sit atop the Steering Committee.

This week in insurance: MS Amlin UAE tie-up, Zurich eyes Beazley buyout, Bharti AXA bancassurance push

Aon Plc also announced the appointment of Karl Hamann as CEO of the Philippines.

Igloo embeds insurance inside telco app

Partnership with Telkomsel tackles trust, scale, and sustainability in microinsurance distribution.

CapBridge partners with AIA for legacy planning to expand wealth offerings

New products support asset protection and legacy planning via digital platform.

Maritime insurers back e-Bills as Singapore pushes digital trade shift

Four TradeTrust platforms now approved by P&I clubs for insurance coverage.

Chubb’s net income jumps 10.2% YoY in FY 2025

Gross premiums written for the year increased by 6.4% YoY to $65.9b.

AIA appoints fintech and HR veterans to board oversight roles

They both bring governance heft from WeBank Ping An CIMB and Shangri-La.