Staff Reporter

MSIG Insurance settles $44.33m in claims across Hong Kong, Macau

The company received only nine complaints during the year.

China shifts insurance metrics to promote long-term strategy

One key adjustment involves how return on equity (ROE) is assessed. 

Vietnam updates insurance law with guidance on lump-sum payouts

It also clarifies the entitlement to retirement and survivorship benefits.

Aon reports $100b in global insured disaster losses for H1

This figure marks the second-highest total for any first half of a year.

AXA partners with China Biotech on targeted cancer therapy

The technology is a form of targeted radiotherapy that uses a boron-containing drug.

Japan’s top insurers report strong FY 2024 on global premium rise

Despite conservative forecasts, Fitch’s analysts expect higher EPS for two insurers.

India’s non-life insurance premiums rise 5.2% in June 2025

The government’s Bima Trinity initiative is expected to support future growth.

Prudential Vietnam welcomes new CEO

He has more than two decades of experience in the industry.

Liberty Insurance brings home two wins at Insurance Asia Awards 2025

It won the Auto Insurance Initiative of the Year - Vietnam and the Technology Excellence Initiative of the Year - Vietnam categories.

ASIC plans to extend digital disclosure rules for five years

Changes include simpler language, updated legal references, and better examples.

Asia-Pacific home insurance market to grow 10.12% by 2032

Globally, the market is expected to bag $477b.

Aon reports 22% rise in APAC cyber claims in 2024

Claims involving social engineering and fraud surged 233%.

Zurich Malaysia launches AI assistant for agent support via WhatsApp

The tool is available 24/7, helping agents reduce turnaround time.

HDI Global secures Japan nod for parametric quake coverage

The initiative is in collaboration with Descartes.

Miller launches marine insurance team in Korea with four hires

KyungSeop (KS) Shim joins from Marsh Korea as head of Specialty, Korea.