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Dai-ichi Life acquires 15.1% stake in Challenger for $560m
Dai-ichi Life acquires 15.1% stake in Challenger for $560m
It plans to acquire through its Australian subsidiary.
Manulife appoints new Chief Actuary
Hung Ko will also take on an expanded role following Stephanie Fadous’ appointment.
S&P says insurers can absorb South Korea wildfire losses
The fire was the worst on record since 1987.
Hong Kong expands ECIC cover with SME export support
ECIC will extend free pre-shipment cover for holders of its Small Business Policy.
S&P warns trade volatility may pressure reinsurer portfolios
Top 19 global reinsurers are expected to absorb around 20% of personal lines losses.
Australians spend A$138 monthly average on car insurance
A research also shows that 5% cancelled their car insurance altogether.
Cambodia insurance premiums rise 5.8% to $43m in January
This was larger than the previous month’s $34m.
Indonesia insurance premiums rise 6% in 9M 2024
The sector’s asset value also increased 3.81% YoY.
Taiwan life insurers’ foreign-currency policy sales rise 11% in January
Sales of investment-linked insurance products surged by 90% YoY.
Vietnam’s social insurance climbs by 9% YoY in Q1 2025
Participants in unemployment and health insurers also increased during the quarter.
Where is cyber insurance growing fastest across regions?
Asia/Oceania are expected to expand their market shares to 8% by 2027.
This week in insurance: Japan seeks int’l growth, Ping An cuts carbon footprint, Tokio Marine sells Mitsubishi stake
AXA Hong Kong and Macau also partnered with Ant Bank (Hong Kong) and AlipayHK.
Nan Shan General’s high dividend payout to slow organic growth
AM Best it to continue to focus on domestic fixed-income investments.
Income protection market to hit $56b by 2033, APAC to lead growth
The region will benefit from stable financing and supportive policy frameworks.
ClearView gains stability with pivot to core life insurance
Its exit from non-core operations will streamline its focus toward profitability.
Howden Re sees 10% to 15% rate cuts in Japan catastrophe cover
Japan remains a key market for reinsurers due to its large volume.
How did top insurers by market cap perform in Q1 2025?
China’s PICC Property and Casualty led gains with a 40.5% rise in market value.
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