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Fewer large catastrophe losses helped improve terms for insurers. Australia’s non-life insurance sector remained the dominant part of the country’s insurance market and showed improved profitability in the 2025 fiscal…
Read article →Insured catastrophe losses totalled $5.2b in 2025 across the region. Asia’s insured losses from natural catastrophes in 2025 reached $5.2b, driven mainly by exposure growth, including rapid urbanisation, infrastructure expansion,…
Read article →This marks the seventh straight quarter of declines across the region. Commercial insurance rates in Asia fell by 5% in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1 2026), making it the…
Read article →Losses hinge on whether the Strait of Hormuz reopens by end May 2026. Geopolitical spillovers from the Middle East have emerged as the primary credit risk for financial institutions across…
Read article →Average Mainland arrivals rose 20% to 3.7 million in Q1 2026. Hong Kong’s insurance and tourism sectors has seen a recovery, with rising visitor numbers expected to support cross-border life…
Read article →Diversified income streams continue to underpin long-term commitments. Sun Life is expected to maintain its leading positions in Asia, Canada, and the US, according to the latest assessment by AM…
Read article →Aon said capacity and underwriting flexibility improved across major lines. The global commercial insurance market entered 2026 with favourable conditions for buyers, including ample capacity, flexible underwriting and competitive pricing…
Read article →Fitch expects weaker firms to keep issuing subordinated bonds through 2026. Mergers and acquisitions involving life insurers with weak risk-based capital positions reflect ongoing strain in Taiwan’s insurance sector. Whilst…
Read article →The company’s revenue, likewise, climbed 6% YoY to $5.03b. Aon’s consolidated net income for the third quarter of 2026 surged 26% year-on-year (YoY) to $1.24b. Basic net income per share…
Read article →Total weighted new sales gained 16% YoY. Great Eastern’s group profit attributable to shareholders during the first quarter of the year (Q1 2026) marginally increased by 0.23% year-on-year (YoY) to…
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