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Malaysian Life Re stays well capitalised despite volatile earnings
NewsSeptember 22, 20262 min read

Malaysian Life Re stays well capitalised despite volatile earnings

The company posted positive results in every year from 2021 through 2025. Malaysian Life Reinsurance Group Berhad’s (Malaysian Life Re) capitalisation is expected to remain at the strongest level over…

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This Week In Insurance: Prudential enters India health, Indonesia imposes 5% co-pay, Singlife opens to foreigners
NewsSeptember 22, 20262 min read

This Week In Insurance: Prudential enters India health, Indonesia imposes 5% co-pay, Singlife opens to foreigners

Allianz Trade also named a new China CEO. The insurance industry from 24 to 28 August 2026 saw established insurers enter new markets, a new CEO appointment, and the roll-out…

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Two in five Singapore firms plan cyber insurance within 12 months
NewsSeptember 22, 20262 min read

Two in five Singapore firms plan cyber insurance within 12 months

Deepfake or voice-cloning attacks affected 39% of respondents. Cyber insurance is becoming a higher priority for Singapore organisations as the growing use of artificial intelligence (AI) exposes businesses to new…

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FWD profit triples to record $172m in H1 2026
NewsSeptember 22, 20262 min read

FWD profit triples to record $172m in H1 2026

All four reportable segments contributed positively during the six-month period. FWD Group’s net profit after tax reached $172m for the six months ended 30 June 2026 (H1 2026), a three-fold…

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Foreigners gain access to Singlife health plans in Singapore
NewsSeptember 21, 20261 min read

Foreigners gain access to Singlife health plans in Singapore

Singlife Shield Plan 1 has a policy year limit of up to S$2m (US$1.57m). Singlife has extended Singlife Shield and Singlife Health Plus to eligible foreigners living, working and studying…

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Vietnam firms lose sight of rising insurable risk costs
NewsSeptember 21, 20263 min read

Vietnam firms lose sight of rising insurable risk costs

Only 17.9% use quantitative analytics to test scenarios and programme options. Nearly half of organisations in Vietnam say their total cost of insurable risk is rising, whilst fewer than half…

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Over half of Singaporeans lack financial readiness
NewsSeptember 21, 20262 min read

Over half of Singaporeans lack financial readiness

Only 21% have held detailed family discussions on future care finances and legacy planning. Only 49% of Singaporeans feel prepared for the next decade, despite 76% having already taken steps…

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Manulife eyes affluent market with two whole life insurance plans
NewsSeptember 21, 20261 min read

Manulife eyes affluent market with two whole life insurance plans

Both offerings are denominated in US dollars and provide guaranteed death benefits. Manulife Singapore has launched two new US dollar-denominated whole life insurance solutions aimed at high-net-worth customers: Signature Life…

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Prudential H1 2026 profit sinks 27% to $995m
NewsSeptember 21, 20262 min read

Prudential H1 2026 profit sinks 27% to $995m

New business earnings advanced 8% year on year to $1.4b. Prudential plc’s six months to June 2026 (H1 2026) IFRS profit after tax fell 27% year-on-year (YoY) to $995m. New…

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Indonesian travellers delay insurance until two days before trips
NewsSeptember 21, 20263 min read

Indonesian travellers delay insurance until two days before trips

Medical protection ranks first for 92% of customers whilst COVID-19 sits last at 23%. Indonesian travellers are typically buying travel insurance just two days before departure. Raunak Mehta, co-founder and…

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