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Parametric insurance market set to hit $51.3b by 2034
Parametric insurance market set to hit $51.3b by 2034
Asia-Pacific will be the fastest-growing region.
5 days ago
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.
Aon names Ben Jones as new COO for APAC
Jones is based in Singapore.
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.
Commentary
AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work