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Singlife recruits former MAS director for board oversight
Singlife recruits former MAS director for board oversight
The veteran leader previously managed foreign bank supervision.
Liberty Specialty Markets invades Asia fine art insurance sector
Regional lead Edrick Tang targets complex placements for bullion and collectible cars to drive 2026 growth.
Singapore’s domestic general insurance rises 8.4% in 2025
Despite the growth in revenue, net incurred claims for the domestic market also increased.
How Ping An Health grew as AI cut consultation costs 45%
The decline was recorded in the fourth quarter of 2025 as automation deepened.
Manulife shifts AI leadership to Hong Kong with new hire
The insurer has already rolled out 91 generative AI use cases across its operations.
HDI Global says Australia drove growth in tough APAC market
It plans further expansion across New Zealand and broader Asia Pacific in 2026.
Allianz Malaysia adds 25% cover to push policy sales
Shield Plus users aged 40 and below qualify for the enhanced principal sum insured.
Singapore health premiums jump 14.8% in February
The increase reflects a long-term repricing cycle rather than seasonal demand.
Markel expands APAC W&I with two underwriter hires
One appointment covers Singapore, Hong Kong, and other regional deal markets, whilst the other is based in Mumbai.
Automation threatens 43% of insurance tasks by 2030
Nearly all insurers are speeding up adoption as technology reshapes operational models.
APRA warns climate risks could leave 1 in 4 homes uninsured
The regulator assessed two severe scenarios covering weather losses and transition costs through to 2050.
HSBC Life pushes preventive care shift with new programme
It combines workplace programmes, insurance expansion, education and community initiatives.
Etiqa and AIA expand Takaful access via 6,300 agents
It allows Takaful offerings to reach both Muslim and non-Muslim customers in Singapore.
Tata AIA launches AI and mid-cap funds for ULIPs
Offer period runs from 24 to 31 March, with entry pricing set at $0.11.
CTIM stays resilient amidst reinsurance reliance risk: AM Best
It maintains a 34% share in Macau non-life backed by diversified distribution channels.
MS Amlin profit jumps 50.2% in 2025
Underwriting gains reached $350m as catastrophe events tested insurers across regions.
Hong Kong insurance C-Suite pay hits $3m as affluent client focus drives 2026 hiring
Hays 2026 data shows Risk and Compliance chiefs hit record pay as insurers target wealthy clients.
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