insurance

Allianz deploys AI agents for motor, health claims

Allianz said this is aimed at reducing manual work, speeding up first payments.

Korea commercial insurance competition drives premiums lower in Q3

Underwriting remains generally flexible, although insurers are more cautious.

India insurance market to rank sixth globally

The government is also moving towards allowing 100% foreign ownership in insurance.

Seven in 10 APAC insurers expect private equity returns to rise

The survey covers APAC insurers managing $3.82t in assets, Clearwater Analytics said.

APRA executive director Beverley-Smith resigns for regulated entity role

The regulator said it will begin the process to appoint a permanent replacement.

Bangladesh regulator scraps non-life insurance agent licensing

Insurers will no longer be allowed to engage individual agents.

Allianz sells 23% Bajaj JV stake for $2.5b.

The insurer also expects $1.3b IFRS gain in Q1 2026.

Sun Life names Moreno Philippines CEO

Moreno joined Sun Life in May 2025.

CTF Life rolls out expanded direct billing, Mainland doctor referral service

The billing covers 23 hospitals, whilst the referral enables customers to not pay upfront.

71% of Asia’s youth prioritise financial planning: Study

They cite financial security as their top life concern.

South China Insurance capital rises to $298m

AM Best said underwriting performance is likely to remain steady.

Pet accident-only insurance hits $1.5b in 2025

Looking ahead, the market is projected to reach $1.80b by 2029.

Policybazaar says online cover up to 72% cheaper

They said online home loan insurance can be cheaper over a 20-year loan tenure.

Trade barriers limit cross-border ASEAN reinsurance flows

ASEAN retains around 68% of non-life premiums overall, but retention varies widely.

This week in insurance: New life and savings products roll out, bancassurance deals expand across Asia

An Indian insurer has also partnered with a bank to expand coverage in the market.