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65% of Hong Kong SMEs lack business interruption coverage

Rising property rental prices remained top concern for the second consecutive year.

Business insolvencies to rise by 5% in 2025: Allianz Trade

Insurers must brace for high interest rates, which could strain heavily leveraged sectors.

Manulife unveils plans with up to 400% critical illness payouts

One of its plans covers 126 critical illnesses and conditions.

Howden Private Wealth announces new CEO for Singapore, Malaysia

A deputy CEO has also been appointed for Hong Kong.

Generali earnings reach $5b in FY 2024

Gross written premiums rose by 14.9% YoY.

Philippine senate bill seeks broader insurance for rehired, direct overseas workers

Recruitment agencies and foreign employers should be held accountable for their obligations.

Allianz to sell 26% stake in Bajaj insurance units for $3b

The stake will be acquired by the Bajaj Group.

Marsh launches Cyber Echo Encore, boosting cyber insurance capacity

It also provides  up to $45m in additional cyber insurance capacity.

Philippines cracks down on unauthorised third-party insurance seller

The government said it will deploy undercover “mystery customers”.

Markel names new CEO of its primary underwriting businesses

He brings over 20 years of experience in specialty insurance.

Term insurance uptake by women in India rises to 18%

Salaried women make up nearly half of buyers.

Manulife Asia reveals new CEO

The group also unveiled a new CEO.

Ping An P&C, FAW Hongqi launch intelligent driving protection services

Ping An P&C developed the first full-scenario solution for intelligent driving.

Bowtie expands VHIS benefits with histotripsy at Gleneagles

The hospital is also “Asia's first private hospital to offer Histotripsy treatment”.