Staff Reporter

Insurtech bolttech closes $147m series C funding round

Sumitomo Corp also entered into a JV with bolttech for embedded insurance.

Japan’s Dai-ichi Life may get $104m annual profit raise after M&G deal

Fitch anticipates minimal and manageable negative impact on Dai-ichi Life’s capital adequacy.

Transamerica Life Bermuda secures license to operate in Dubai

This will allow the company to support its distribution partners in the Middle East.

India’s insurance domestic investments grow 6.5% YoY in FY 2025

It was due to a slowdown in economic activity and vehicle sales.

Cambodia's gross premiums up 6.6% in April

Life insurance increased by 9.8% YoY to $16.3m.

HSBC, Allianz Life launch wealth growth and life protection plan in Malaysia

The plan offers a minimum sum assured of MYR1m and payment flexibility.

FWD Life Insurance is the Philippines' top life insurer in Q1 2025

Its new business annual premium equivalent rose 57% during the quarter.

Lloyd’s updates executive team, splits chief of markets functions

Rachel Turk and Caroline Sandeman-Allen are tasked with underwriting and oversight, respectively.

RGA and Dai-ichi Life sign $1b coinsurance deal

The effective date of the transaction is 31 March 2025.

Australia sues insurance comparison site Choosi for alleged misleading claims

About 4,225 funeral insurance policies and 9,478 life insurance policies may be affected.

AIG names Celina Ennis as head of ANZ

Ennis will join from Allianz, where she worked for 4 years.

Lockton appoints Darryl Lee as head of ProExec

Lee joins from Aon, where he spent 8 years.

Australia to redraft new insurance code of practice

Public consultation will take place in the first quarter of 2026

FuSure expected to maintain strong balance sheet as it expands business

It recently received a long-term reinsurance license authorisation from Hong Kong regulators.