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AIA appoints fintech and HR veterans to board oversight roles

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

Canara HSBC Life unveils non-market life plan as income fears rise

IncomeNow offers fixed or rising income shielded from stock market swings.

AIA debuts SelectWise as 46% of Hong Kongers want privacy and cheaper care

57% of Hongkongers have considered mainland China for medical treatment.

Sun Life Grepa expands regional footprint with Cebu branch move

Relocation to JEG Tower follows new office launches in four more cities.

China Life rolls out two AI tools to cut service workload

New tools route simple inquiries to bots while preserving human agents for complex issues.

Hong Kong insurers settle 85% of Wang Fuk Court fire claims worth $66.3m

IA confirms 1,032 claims closed but inspections stall final 156 cases.

Aon names Karl Hamann as Philippines CEO

Veteran regional executive to lead integrated risk strategy in Manila.

Bharti AXA, Equitas SFB partner to push rural life cover in India

Tie-up spans 1,042 outlets across 18 states to grow rural protection sales.

ICICI rolls out Aon’s PathWise to tackle stricter capital rules

Firm consolidates actuarial tools to meet regulatory and performance demands.

Marsh’s net income inches up 2.5% in 2025

Insurance unit drives 12% revenue growth whilst consulting lags at 7%.

Only 33% of retirees expect savings to last a decade: Axis Max Life

Even amongst those with health insurance 67% fear financial shortfall.

Beazley valued at $11b as Zurich agrees offer terms

Cash proposal would pay 1,335p per share if the full dividend is included.

GIFT City draws reinsurers as India offers 10-year tax holiday

The zone also provides exemptions on capital gains to attract offshore insurance capital.

SBI Life profit climbs 4% to $18.3b in December period

New business premium rose to ₹31,326 crore from ₹26,256 crore in the same quarter last year.

Philippines, Mongolia deposit insurers sign pact for bank resolution

It includes cooperation on receivership liquidation risk management and premium assessment.

Sri Lanka crop cover expands as drought floods and elephants hit

Losses linked to weather and environmental shocks are weighing on farm incomes.