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PNB MetLife combines insurance with value-based equity investing
PNB MetLife combines insurance with value-based equity investing
It will be open for subscription from 15 to 28 July, 2025.
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.
Markel Insurance names Chelsea Jiang to lead Greater China
She will be based in Hong Kong.
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.
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