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FWD Philippines lifts NBAPE share to 12.4%
FWD Philippines lifts NBAPE share to 12.4%
The company retained its top position in single premium at the end of Q1 2026.
Aon hands Japan growth push to Tokio Marine veteran
Hirai currently oversees life and non-life operations across Southeast Asia and India.
Zurich taps 30-year veteran for APAC customer role
Crowley has spent more than 10 years working across Australia and New Zealand.
This week in insurance: Manulife expands screening, Prudential and Marsh strike deals, leadership shifts emerge
Alaric Lee has been appointed CEO, Hong Kong for Howden.
Hong Kong healthcare pushes pricing clarity, trials, and biotech capacity
Six in 10 patients delay treatment due to cost anxiety.
Tata AIA Life lifts bonus payout 18% to $226m in FY 2026
The allocation will benefit more than 8.74 lakh participating policyholders.
FWD hires Manulife veteran to lead HNW business
Bensman spent 18 years at Manulife and helped build its private client operations.
IndusInd Nippon Life’s profit surges 15% to $25m in FY 2026
The company also plans to open nearly 200 new sales units across India.
Mental health claims threaten insurers and employers by 2030
Zurich studied six markets, including Australia, Malaysia and the UK.
Insurers chase $20t emerging market debt for income
US dollar corporate debt makes up $2.6t whilst sovereign debt adds $1.8t.
AIA Singapore turns 95, launches new illness plan
The new plan was introduced as part of the insurer’s 95th anniversary.
Generali China taps Solera for AI claims push
The partnership will calculate CO₂ emissions on every claim.
Dai-ichi Life eyes 40% overseas profit share
Non insurance businesses are expected to contribute 10% by fiscal 2030.
Zurich P&C premiums jump 8% to $15.6b Q1 2026
Commercial insurance rose 9% on demand from construction and Middle Market expansion.
Asia insurtech deals hit $100m despite global slowdown
Q1 2026 activity fell to 81 deals for the weakest count since Q2 2016.
HDI Global names Kropp COO, CIO after Kuhnt exit
Kropp brings over 20 years of insurance and technology leadership experience.
Iran war raises long-term risks for Asia builders' insurance gains
Supply chain disruption and energy volatility could push premiums higher by 2027.
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