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BOC Group Life set to maintain stable growth, says S&P
BOC Group Life set to maintain stable growth, says S&P
The insurer’s capital and earnings should remain “satisfactory” through 2027.
Prudential sees upbeat outlook as productivity and sales rise
Jefferies attributed the stronger results to improved agent hiring and training.
AIA Group posts 25% rise in Q3 2025 new business value to $1.5b
The company said this marked its highest-ever VONB for a third quarter.
FM appoints new client service manager for SEA
Kuan joined FM in 2013 as a consultant engineer.
Singlife boosts insurance for MINDEF and MHA servicemen
The company has provided coverage for servicemen since 1983.
Allianz Malaysia opens new penang branch to expand northern reach
The new office is located on Jalan Sultan Ahmad Shah.
Prudential’s John Cai to leave regional CEO role
Regional CEO Naveen Tahilyani will expand his remit.
Tata AIA unveils digital engine to automate life insurance underwriting
Policy approvals that once took weeks can now be completed within hours.
Asia reinsurers face lower premiums as capacity and capital expand: S&P
Catastrophe losses and capital market volatility remain key downside.
Prudential posts 13% rise in new business profit for Q3’25
They also confirmed progress on the planned IPO of a business arm in India.
Australia’s insurance market softens as competition intensifies
The property sector is seeing an influx of local and international capacity.
Tokio Marine GX backs new insurance for nuclear fusion risks
The initiative aims to ensure insurance frameworks and capacity are in place.
Canopius bolsters APAC operations with new leadership hires
Both will be based in Sydney.
Property and health lines drive Asia’s insurance growth trends
Property insurance remains a major segment in Singapore.
Taiwan life insurers see premiums soar despite fewer policy sales
A total of 932,074 new contracts were sold.
South Korea to subsidise malpractice insurance for high-risk doctors
The government will fund between 50% and 75% of liability insurance premiums.
Marine insurance market to stay soft for up to two years
This is likely due to sustained competition, rising capacity and increased participation.
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