Frances Gagua

Manulife sustains earnings quality through derisking efforts

The company has a history of stable earnings and continues to report favorable earnings, AM Best said.
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Chubb names ex-AIG exec to lead commercial P&C in APAC

Chris Colahan will also be part of Chubb’s APAC executive committee.
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Swiss Re targets $4.5b group net income for 2026

It seeks an L&H Re net income of $1.7b next year.

HDI Global names Peter Schraa as head of marine in Singapore

Schraa is tasked with further developing the insurer’s marine portfolio in the city.

Manulife to sell MVI Life to Japan’s Asahi Life

Asahi Life, Japan’s second oldest life insurer, seeks to expand its presence in Vietnam.

AUB Group ends takeover talks as consortium withdraws offer

The consortium backed out of its A$45 per share binding proposal.

Hong Kong reinsurers to absorb significant claims from Wang Fuk Court fire

It may trigger premium adjustments or stricter terms and conditions.

AIA China poised for double-digit new business growth through 2030

New geographies will be its core growth engines, says UOB Kay Hian.

Allianz Life elevates CFO Giulio Slavich to CEO

Incumbent CEO Charles Ong is retiring by the end of 2025.

Singlife, Lion Global Investors launch physical gold fund in Singapore

All gold holdings are insured and stored in vaults in the city.

Australian health insurers see record high hospital claims

A total of 453,259 high claims—or those higher than A$10,000— were paid out during the year.

Allianz may cut up to 1,800 jobs in travel insurance division: report

The job cuts will mainly affect call centres, a source said.

APAC emerging market insurers outperform peers during volatility

But they do face constraints in scale and diversification.