insurance
Howden reports 33% surge in demand for political risk insurance
Howden reports 33% surge in demand for political risk insurance
Trade credit insurance has also recorded annual profits over the past decade.
HDI Global’s Q1 2025 earnings jump 35.6% YoY
Performance was also driven by business growth and inflation-related adjustments.
Malaysia urges youth to apply for i-MULA subsidy before funds run out
Out of the $1.15m, $598,000 has already been disbursed.
Taiwan insurers post $30.7b in Q1 pre-tax profit for 2025
Both life and non-life insurance markets recorded YoY contractions.
Tower to maintain strong capital levels despite recent payouts
AM Best expects Tower’s adequate operating performance to continue.
P&C insurers stuck with costly legacy tech, McKinsey warns
Legacy platforms are driving up IT costs and limiting operational agility.
Ping An P&C settles 10,400 claims after Beijing hailstorm
The storm produced hailstones larger than 3 cm in diameter.
Philippine insurance penetration rises to 1.89% in Q1 2025
Insurance density also grew by 13.40% YoY.
Property and casualty insurtechs raise $1.13b in Q1 2025
Since 2012, over $60b has been invested in insurtech companies.
Sun Life debuts IUL product in HK to target wealthy investors
The new product links its indexed account value to the performance of a chosen index.
Tokio Marine’s FY 2025 records earnings jump of 57% YoY
Ordinary income grew by $7.01b.
MS Amlin’s net premiums rise $300m on business growth in FY 2024
Reporting under UK GAAP, MS Amlin posted an underwriting profit of $288m.
Non-life ILS market hits $49.1b in cat bond capacity by April: Gallagher Re
Non-life ILS capacity has increased nearly 480% since 2010.
Philippines’ non-life sector gains from reinsurance capacity: AM Best
Additionally, insurers are expected to benefit from improved investment income.
Hong Kong’s insurance market to hit $127b by 2032
The city’s insurance penetration remains amongst the highest globally.
MS&AD Insurance sees $2.2b YoY net earnings gain in FY 2025
The insurer forecasts a net income of $4b for FY 2026.
Japan’s non-life insurers strengthen as oversight improves
The FSA has also introduced stricter governance requirements.
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