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Bharti AXA backs IRDAI plan for internal ombudsman system

The proposed mechanism will apply to all insurers with over 3 years of operations.

Allianz Commercial appoints Nguyen-Huu as global head of portfolio

Daniel Head will join Allianz Commercial in the UK as head of Portfolio Solutions.

Sun Life marks 25 years on PSE with bell-ringing ceremony

The event also highlighted Sun Life’s 130 years of presence in the Philippines.

MS Amlin names Christiern Dart as CEO from January 2026

He brings more than 30 years of experience in international (re)insurance.

Income Insurance launches grant with NCSS to aid caregivers

The insurer will fund up to 20 SSA-run programmes over two grant calls from 2025-2030.

Great Eastern unveils plans to aid multigenerational needs in Singapore

It also covers parents for late-stage critical illnesses like dementia and Parkinson’s.

HSBC Life Singapore appoints Ruhil Bairagi as new COO

He has over 20 years of experience in life, health, and general insurance.

Singlife offers SME premium discount with WSH Council tie-up

The offer applies to Singlife’s MyBenefits Plus plan and is valid until 31 March 2027.

Global insurance rates fall 4% in Q2 2025 on competition gains

All regions reported year-on-year rate reductions.

Auto insurance market to reach $2.27t by 2032

Asia-Pacific is forecast to be the fastest-growing region through 2032.

How will Malaysia’s general insurance market perform in 2025?

Pressures like new reciprocal tariffs from the US could impact future growth.

Mainland Chinese deposits surge as Hong Kong insurers gain

End-2024, Hong Kong’s MCV insurance market reached HK$62.5b (US$8b).

APAC to lead medical liability insurance market with 14.1% CAGR

Globally, the market was valued at $12.5b in 2021.