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June returns improved sharply from A$637m in March as expenses declined. Australia’s general insurance industry reported a sharp improvement in earnings in the June 2026 quarter, with profit after income…
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Travellers increasingly want protection for changes excluded from standard cancellation policies. The global cancel for any reason (CFAR) travel insurance market is expected to grow from $2.67b in 2025 to…
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BytePlus will support claims handling knowledge management and distribution. AXA Hong Kong and Macau has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with technology solutions provider BytePlus to integrate artificial intelligence and…
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Claims cover losses across eight regions, with rice taking the largest share. The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) has set aside $2.99m (PHP187m) for insurance payments to 24,987 farmers affected…
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foodpanda and Singlife launched a clinic-discount programme in August. Prabhu Salarajoo, a foodpanda rider of more than 10 years, sometimes delays doctor and dental visits because of the cost, highlighting…
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The rollout includes legal review, contract review, and data verification. The Korea Life Insurance Association has launched three artificial intelligence (AI) systems for complaint management, advertisement review, and internal regulation…
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Fair-value accounting and stress-based capital requirements are reshaping asset-liability management, reinsurance use, and capital deployment across the sector. Japan’s new solvency regime is pushing insurers to rethink asset-liability management and…
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Claims pressure will continue to build, Fitch Ratings said. The global reinsurance sector faces a deteriorating outlook in 2027, with further price declines and rising claims costs, said Fitch Ratings.…
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Bottomline is supported by its underwriting results and investment income. Ping An Health Insurance Company of China, Ltd. (Ping An Health) maintained a strong operating performance and capitalisation in 2025,…
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Its risk-adjusted capitalisation is expected to remain at the strongest level over the medium term. Singapore Reinsurance Corporation Limited (Singapore Re) saw sustained improvement in its operating performance in recent…
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