insurance

Philippines pre-need premiums rise to $300m

Philippines pre-need premiums rise to $300m

Industry sold 690,064 plans by Q3 2025 up from 509323 a year earlier.

Singapore life insurers log $5.16b as LIA flags 2026 caution

Industry expands 11.3% in 2025 whilst leadership signals unpredictability ahead.

Tata AIA launches 2 value index funds tied to BSE 500 gauge

Offer window runs 9 to 16 February 2026 with units set at $0.11 on 16 February.

Commercial insurance hits $2t by 2034 as mandates tighten

UNCTAD says Q1 2024 goods trade pushed cross-border exposure.

Zurich appoints Blain Waterford to lead Travel in Australia NZ

The new head joins the ANZ leadership team and will operate from Sydney.

Liberty names Jimmy Tong CEO after Singapore unification

The appointment follows the single insurance licence completed on 1 January.

SAIC partners Lockton to cover overseas manufacturing sales risks

The deal links SAIC Motor Insurance with cross border support for after sales activities abroad.

Bupa Hong Kong rolls out palm scan check-in with Tencent

It now runs across 20 network clinics with document-free verification at kiosk.

AXA partners Deloitte to target Hong Kong HNW wealth segment

Deloitte says the alliance aims to reinforce Hong Kong as a wealth management hub.

Non-life insurance outlook holds as India cuts GST to 0%

Individual life and health cover have become more affordable after the tax rate fell from 18%.

Zurich and Shopee unveil fraud cover as Malaysia scams surge

Police recorded 47,854 cases by September 2025 with RM1.92b wiped out.

AIA offers 24/7 WeChat doctor access as Mainland care needs rise

The service focuses on care coordination at Grade 3A hospitals across China.

Dental insurance forecast rockets 9.5% CAGR through 2033

Market Data Forecast pegs the category at $233.8b in 2024 then $529.2b by 2033.

Sun Life urges regulator to update insurance rules

The meeting cited emerging risks tied to digital innovation across the sector.

Insurance businesses lose over $1.14m a year to payment fraud

The report warns transaction fraud can escalate into claims fraud if missed early.

Zurich launches 5-minute AI cyber insurance

The product automates underwriting for Australian firms via Cowbell partnership.

FWD Hong Kong new business premiums skyrocket 93%

New business annual premium equivalent grew 74%, beating 43% market average.