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FWD posts record $166m IFRS 17 profit
FWD posts record $166m IFRS 17 profit
Annualised premium equivalent sales climbed to $2.5b during the year.
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Health premium hikes hit as 2.7 million Australians miss warning notices
Health premium hikes hit as 2.7 million Australians miss warning notices
Funds typically issue written messages before the annual adjustment period begins.
44 minutes ago
QBE Re names Soichiro Tanaka Southeast Asia head
QBE Re names Soichiro Tanaka Southeast Asia head
The executive joins from Aspen and will report to Cindy Foo in Singapore.
59 minutes ago
FWD reshuffles leadership as CFO successor named
FWD reshuffles leadership as CFO successor named
The outgoing finance chief will relocate back to the US after the transition.
1 hour ago
KBFG Insurance investment returns seen to drive operating results
KBFG Insurance investment returns seen to drive operating results
AM Best said capital strength remains a core advantage entering 2026.
1 day ago
Generali lifts FY 2025 profit 10.7% to $5.4b
Generali lifts FY 2025 profit 10.7% to $5.4b
Adjusted earnings per share reached $3.26 following a 16.2% increase.
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Why Taiwan's health premium gains came amidst weaker collections
Why Taiwan's health premium gains came amidst weaker collections
Government subsidies accounted for $3.9b of the 2024 total.
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AmMetLife Insurance unveils new CEO
AmMetLife Insurance unveils new CEO
He previously served as chairman of the Malaysian Takaful Association.
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HDFC ERGO names Parthanil Ghosh as CEO successor
HDFC ERGO names Parthanil Ghosh as CEO successor
The leadership change takes effect on 16 April when he replaces Anuj Tyagi.
2 days ago
Chubb Life taps Jack Jiang to drive Greater Bay growth
Chubb Life taps Jack Jiang to drive Greater Bay growth
He will oversee distribution strategy partnerships and product development.
2 days ago
Shriram General Insurance expands cover as medical cost gaps widen
Shriram General Insurance expands cover as medical cost gaps widen
The policy can refill the insured amount repeatedly within the same year after each exhaustion.
2 days ago
Manulife Hong Kong and Macau adds a deputy CEO role to Wilton Kee
Manulife Hong Kong and Macau adds a deputy CEO role to Wilton Kee
Kee joined Manulife in 2013.
2 days ago
Sun Life ties insurance to Borough clinic network
Sun Life ties insurance to Borough clinic network
It links financial coverage with medical services across Borough locations.
2 days ago
This week in insurance: Philippines protection gap flagged, cyber risks intensify, insurers push simpler products
This week in insurance: Philippines protection gap flagged, cyber risks intensify, insurers push simpler products
The country’s life insurance penetration is only at 1.8%.
4 days ago
HDI Global appoints David Wilson as Global Head of Claims Energy & Power
HDI Global appoints David Wilson as Global Head of Claims Energy & Power
He joins HDI from Allianz with 10-year experience.
4 days ago
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How will the Middle East war drive cyber insurance demand?
Geopolitical tensions are spilling into the digital realm.
How can Asia-Pacific reinsurers tackle rising disaster losses?
They still posted steady growth over the past five years.
How can Indonesia’s insurers balance tighter capital rules and rising claims?
Disaster claims may raise premiums, costs, and tighten coverage.
How could capital relief boost Hong Kong insurers’ returns?
The rules are feeding demand for staff with digital and regulatory skills.
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HDI Global Japan eyes growth in cyber-insurance
Many Japanese firms remain underinsured despite rising exposure to cyber-incidents.
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Turning points: How a career choice shaped Singlife’s Chin Wei Lin
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The most important professional moves aren’t always promotions but those that build trust.
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Asia’s wealth insurers face rising compliance pressure
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Stricter anti-money laundering and disclosure rules are slowing onboarding.
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Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership
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Equity cannot rely only on good intentions; it must be built into systems.
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Nina Ong drives AI and talent upgrades at Great Eastern Life
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The big boss credits their edge to diversity: over a third of senior roles are women.
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Hong Kong insurers post weaker 2024 as premiums slip
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This is based on the recent data released by the Insurance Authority for the 2024 fiscal year.
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Asia-Pacific insurers face $200b legacy tech burden
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Outdated tech and entrenched processes continue to hamper operations.
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