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His next 3-year term runs through August 2029. The Hong Kong government has reappointed Clement Cheung as Chief Executive Officer of the Insurance Authority (IA) for another three-year term from…
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NewsSeptember 19, 20263 min read
Traditional firms used 77% of available funds. Global dedicated reinsurance capital reached a record $663b at the end of 2025, up from $607b a year earlier, as traditional reinsurers and…
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The two channels facilitated 504,951 purchases. Advisory channels remained the main route for Singaporeans buying life insurance in the first half of 2026, with Financial Advisory (FA) Representatives and Tied…
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Insurance and service revenue climbed 24.9% year-on-year. Nippon Life’s core operating profit rose 24.7% year-on-year to $1.6b (JPY260.8b) in the first quarter of fiscal 2026, supported by higher investment yield…
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Production shutdowns can outweigh data theft for industrial operators. A ransomware attack that reaches a factory floor can do more than lock files. It can stop machinery, halt production, and…
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Full profit retention supports the insurer’s balance sheet strength. PT KB Insurance Indonesia’s capitalisation remains at the strongest level due to full profit retention. However, this is partially offset by…
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Parent-attributable earnings rebounded to $106.5m during the quarter. Meiji Yasuda Life Insurance reported a 33.7% year-on-year increase in group net operating profit to $934.3m (JPY148.3b) in the first quarter of…
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International underwriting posted an 88.8% combined ratio. Tokio Marine Holdings is expected to return to profit growth from fiscal 2027 as higher premiums and continued strength in its international business…
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Investment income is projected to increase 53.1% this year. MS&AD Insurance Group is expected to see profit growth moderate over the next few years as the boost from lower catastrophe…
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NewsSeptember 18, 20261 min read
She was previously ANZ’s deputy chief executive officer as well. Zurich Financial Services Australia has appointed Alexis George as independent non-executive director to its board. George has over 30 years…
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