insurance

Canara HSBC Life partners Equitas SFB for bancassurance

The bank has a network of 994 branches and 365 ATMs.

Global reinsurer capital hits record $760b

In Asia-Pacific, rate cuts were close to 20% for accounts without losses.

Will 100% FDI trigger India insurance consolidation?

It could also increase competition and expand reinsurance capacity in the domestic market.

Min Xin Insurance taps Hong Kong bancassurance, mainland inward business

Capital injections also lift AM Best’s outlook for the insurer.

Tata AIA launches two multicap ULIP equity funds

The funds are benchmarked against the Nifty 500 Index.

Can Huatai P&C accelerate commercial lines under Chubb?

S&P expects the insurer to benefit from Chubb’s expertise in underwriting, and more.

Why 85% expect APAC insurers’ portfolio risk to rise

More than three-quarters said regulatory and compliance requirements needed more time and resources. 

Munich Re names Eric Zhao CEO, Beijing branch

Zhao will report to Steve Zhang, CEO of Life & Health Greater China.

India non-life premiums surge 24.2% in November 2025

The growth was supported by higher premiums in health, fire, motor, and other segments.

Did bitcoin’s record highs spur insurers’ digital push?

Nearly 9 in 10 firms see digital asset adoption as a strategic priority.

Inka launches service for overseas Indians buying term cover

Term premiums are up to 65% cheaper when bought in India.

Why does LIA warn against treating health insurance as savings?

Instead, it provides financial protection against unforeseen medical events.

Pet accident insurance hits $1.3b in 2025

Insurers are also rolling out new tools such as AI-assisted claims processing.

Wealth and retirement products lift Singapore insurers’ premiums

The Top 50 Insurance 2024 rankings show recovery from the 2023 downturn.

See you in 2026!

We’re taking a short break.

Thai Life Insurance’s product shift lifts premiums but squeezes profitability

The insurer has shifted towards endowment and whole life products.