NewsOctober 20, 20262 min read
Semperis finds attacker use of AI was reported by 60% of affected local organisations. In Singapore, 52% of organisations experienced business disruption or revenue loss, 47% faced cancelled cyber insurance…
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NewsOctober 20, 20262 min read
Health insurance premiums surged 66.5% in the first half of 2026. Singapore’s life insurance premium growth is expected to slow to as much as 9% in 2027 from 17% this…
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NewsOctober 20, 20263 min read
AM Best expects robust premium growth, but medical inflation continues to weigh on earnings. Indonesia’s non-life insurance sector will likely maintain a stable outlook, but rising claims costs and competition…
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NewsOctober 20, 20262 min read
First-half net profit reached $107m as underwriting and investment performance supported financial stability. Taiping Reinsurance Company (TPRe) is expected to maintain its strongest level of risk-adjusted capitalisation, supported by improved…
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NewsOctober 20, 20262 min read
Eligible residents aged 65 and older will have their monthly premiums covered by the central government. Taiwan has passed the an amendment to Article 22 of the Senior Citizens Welfare…
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NewsOctober 20, 20262 min read
Protection and savings products helped the insurer improve its profitability margin to 24.5%. HDFC Life Insurance’s value of new business (VNB) margin remained within its guided range of 24% to…
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NewsOctober 20, 20261 min read
Overseas Indian investors can access international equities and precious metals alongside life insurance coverage. Canara HSBC Life Insurance Company Limited has launched the Global Wealth Plan, an individual, unit-linked, non-participating…
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NewsOctober 18, 20262 min read
The week also recorded acquisition activity and growing interest in legacy planning. The insurance sector from 12 to 16 October saw new digital insurance products, cross-border expansion, and rising concerns…
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NewsOctober 18, 20261 min read
The agreement also covers agricultural protection and financial solutions for ageing populations. Generali and the World Bank Group (WBG) have today signed a Memorandum of Understanding during the Annual Meetings…
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NewsOctober 17, 20261 min read
The deal covers general insurance and group medical insurance. FWD Limited is acquiring 25% of the share capital of bolttech insurance for $20.72m (HK$162.61m), subject to a closing adjustment. FWD…
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