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Policybazaar expands health insurance access for global Indian families
Policybazaar expands health insurance access for global Indian families
Health insurance in India is at least 35% cheaper than in other countries.
Ping An maintains top China insurance brand status for tenth year
It remains the only Chinese insurance group in the global list.
Swiss Re posts $1.28b Q1 profit with gains in underwriting and tax
P&C Re reported a net income of $527m, lower on a YoY basis.
9 in 10 Indian policyholders seek auto-replenish feature in health insurance
Yet, 32% are still unaware of the details of their plans.
Vietnam life insurance grows 4.3% YoY in new contracts
General insurance products maintained their lead as the primary business line.
Australian Reinsurance Pool sees insurer participation rise, cyclone pool gains
Access to insurance has improved as well, ARPC said.
Philippines orders higher insurance for private vehicle riders
The PPAI provides up to $7.2k (₱400,000) in death benefits.
IAG secures RAC Insurance and 20-year distribution rights
The transaction is expected to complete in the first half of calendar year 2026.
Vietnam general insurance market to grow 7% annually through 2029
The sector is expected to grow 5.9% year-on-year this 2025.
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Hong Kong travellers also rush to buy insurance amidst safety concerns.
Bangkok Bank, Bangkok Life Assurance offer special deposit rate for life insurance customers
Its 2.5% per annum on top of the normal fixed deposit rates.
WTW expands Luke Ware’s duties with Asia leadership appointment
He has over two decades of experience.
Hong Kong Insurance Authority welcomes re-domicile bill passage
HKIA CEO said the legislation offers a simpler and more cost-effective pathway.
Zurich Insurance appoints Pitsikas as head of SME APAC
He will report to Sean Walker, head of Commercial Insurance.
Retirement savings insufficient for 82% of Taiwan’s prime-age workers
Healthcare costs beyond social insurance emerged as the most pressing concern.
India's life insurers report 8.4% rise in premiums for April 2025
Growth in individual non-single premium policies declined by 13.6% YoY.
Future Generali expands health insurance offering amidst medical cost surge
Over 80% are uncertain about whether their current health insurance is sufficient.
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