Staff Reporter

Pacific Union Insurance Company bags two wins at Insurance Asia Awards 2025

It has made a huge impact with its operational innovations and employee development solutions.

AIA Singapore, CEO Wong Sze Keed honoured at Insurance Asia Awards 2025

The company brought home three awards, with Wong Sze Keed winning the accolade of CEO of the Year.

Peak Reinsurance lauded as Asian Reinsurer of the Year - Gold at Insurance Asia Awards 2025

The company reported a net profit after tax of US$187m, achieving a stellar performance amidst a challenging economic environment.

vrs VietAdjusters wins Adjuster of the Year - Vietnam at Insurance Asia Awards 2025

It has been regarded as a premier choice to handle major losses in the insurance market.

Asia’s finest insurers, innovations lauded at the 10th Insurance Asia Awards

The awards programme showcased industry leaders reshaping the future of insurance in Asia Pacific.

Cyber insurance outlook stable, supported by new capital and regulation

Growth is expected to be driven by SMEs in Asia and Europe.

Taiwan life insurers gain 36% in investment-linked products

Traditional insurance product sales reached $3.59b.

Hyundai Marine & Fire strengthens profits with high-quality bond assets

Despite rate pressures on its auto line, HMF posted 15.8% ROE last year.

Agricultural insurance market to hit $67.4b by 2032

High premiums and limited access for marginal farmers could constrain growth. 

Zurich Japan, Traveloka offers extra points for airline and travel insurance customers

This is for Japanese travellers who purchased airline tickets and travel insurance.

South Korea proposes shift in insurance from hours to income

The revisions would mark the first major change to the system since 1995.

Asia-Pacific leads livestock insurance market with 39.7% share

Globally, the market is projected to grow to $8.5b by 2034.

Singapore-based petrochemical conglomerate secures $350m cover from ICIEC

The Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group is also investing $150m.

OJK launches insurance agent, policy databases to boost transparency

The policy database collects monthly data on life and general insurance policies.

Fitch expects Japan insurers to sustain strong underwriting in FY 2026

The three leading non-life insurers recorded solid profits in FY 2025.