insurance
Asia’s commercial insurance rates drop 5% in Q1 2026
Asia’s commercial insurance rates drop 5% in Q1 2026
This marks the seventh straight quarter of declines across the region.
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Asia disasters leave 92% losses uninsured
Insured catastrophe losses totalled $5.2b in 2025 across the region.
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Australia premiums soften amidst reinsurance relief
Fewer large catastrophe losses helped improve terms for insurers.
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Australian insurers admit 98.4% of death claims in 2025
Group ordinary business recorded the highest death claim admission rate in 2025.
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VINARE faces risk despite 10.8% ROE
The reinsurer recorded a five year average return on equity between 2021 and 2025.
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Marine reinsurers face Baltimore loss blow
Howden Re said the impact is expected to fall largely on reinsurance and retrocession markets.
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WTW’s Q1 2026 net income climbs to $303m
Q1 revenue rose 8% YoY to $2.4b as diluted EPS increased 33%.
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Malaysia fines Zurich $390,000 over sanctions breaches
The penalties were issued on 19 January 2026 and paid on 26 January 2026.
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Hong Kong insurer complaints rise for fourth straight year
The Insurance Authority has flagged gaps in incentives, disclosure, and oversight.
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Analysts expect Ping An's earnings to recover in 2026
Operating profit after tax rose 7.6% YoY to $6.1b in the first quarter.
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Hang Seng targets $3,300 retirement income gap
Pre-retirees said they need about $5,200 a month for a comfortable retirement.
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Hong Kong insurance records 109,813 new policies
New direct long-term business covered 1.1 million lives in 2025.
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How can wealthy people close the legacy planning gap?
Older cohorts lag on plan execution despite strong awareness.
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Tata AIA plan covers 60+ critical illnesses with tax-free withdrawals
Market-linked returns support fund accumulation before medical needs arise.
SBI General profit hits INR553 crores as share reaches 7.17%
Health segment grew 27% whilst the accident business expanded 40%.
Ping An Health growth weakens as insurance model shifts
Transition from off policy to on policy benefits reshapes earnings timing.
Capital regime pressure hits Korean insurers' margins amidst rising claims
New core capital ratio rule is set to tighten balance sheet quality.
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