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BNP Paribas sells AG Insurance stake to Ageas for $2.2b

BNP Paribas said the deal is expected to close in the second quarter of 2026.
5 days ago

S&P cites ongoing group backing for Sing Re’s stability

The agency noted that the guarantee only applies to reinsurance obligations.
5 days ago

Cost and low awareness limit health and life insurance uptake

Globally, China and India lead insurance usage.
5 days ago

IndiaFirst Life signs bancassurance deal with DNS Bank

This is DNS Bank’s third major tie-up in the life insurance segment. 
6 days ago

Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance takes 12.5% stake in W. R. Berkley

MSI expects to complete its full investment in the first quarter of 2026.
6 days ago

Aon taps 40-year market veteran for ReSpecialty property team

He will report to Dustin Fabbian, senior broker of Aon’s property leadership team.
6 days ago

Uninsured subcontractor error exposes limits of marine survey contracts

An architect supplied incorrect information to the marine surveyor.
6 days ago

Tata AIA funds beat benchmarks with strong five-year returns

Tata AIA’s assets under management rose 20.81% year-on-year.
6 days ago

Howden brokers Ping An–Dhipaya pact for Thailand EV cover

It also aims to help Chinese EV brands address key overseas challenges.
6 days ago

Why 9 in 10 APAC insurers hold stable outlooks

Non-life insurers are likely to benefit from favourable reinsurance conditions.
6 days ago

Swiss Re targets $4.5b group net income for 2026

It seeks an L&H Re net income of $1.7b next year.

HDI Global names Peter Schraa as head of marine in Singapore

Schraa is tasked with further developing the insurer’s marine portfolio in the city.

Prudential unit files IPO to sell 9.91% stake

It has filed a Red Herring Prospectus for the IPO.

Robust capital enables AIA to absorb volatility amidst China expansion

AIA’s capital buffer is expected to remain strong through 2027.

Portfolio remediation helps Bao Minh restore underwriting margins

Despite facing underwriting losses in 2024, its overall earnings stayed positive.