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HL Assurance introduces faster flight delay payouts for travelers

The company is the first insurer in Singapore to offer this combination.

Pru Life UK records P10b in new business annual premium equivalent

Premium income from variable life insurance generated $810m.

Rising costs push 1 in 4 Australians risk voiding insurance

Neglecting routine maintenance could lead to consequences at the event of a claim.

Huatai P&C profitability improves as claims experience stabilises

Fitch expects the synergy between Chubb and Huatai P&C to strengthen over time.

Cyber insurers focus on SMEs as policies cover firms under $10m

SMEs account for more than 80% of all cyber policies.

4 in 5 insurers plan to increase AI investment over next year

36% of respondents are also prioritising efforts to build trust.

Ping An remains world’s top insurance brand at $34b: Brand Finance

India’s Life Insurance Corporation’s brand value rose by 36%.

Arthur J. Gallagher & Co. acquires Philinsure

Gordon Joseph and his team will continue to lead operations.

Kita expands carbon insurance coverage to Australia

The move boosts its presence in the region, it said.

APAC insurance M&A drops 25% as firms focus on organic growth

Globally, M&A activity hit a 16-year low in 2024.

53% of firms cite insurance exclusions as clean energy hurdle

They also plan to increase their investments in clean energy technologies by 34%.

Prudential Services India to expand, adding over 400 tech professionals

These professionals should specialise in data, AI and cyber security.

FWD’s first net profit under IFRS 17, records $24m in FY 2024

Operating profit after tax rose 29% year-on-year.

Philippine insurers to adopt IFRS 17 standard by 2027

But insurers may opt to begin adjusting their financial reports prior to the date.

Marsh Specialty welcomes new president

He has more than 35 years of service at Marsh.