FWD Philippines lifts NBAPE share to 12.4%
The company retained its top position in single premium at the end of Q1 2026. FWD’s Philippine unit secured $43m (P2.67b) in new business annual premium equivalent (NBAPE) in the…
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HDI Global lifts Q1 2026 net income 8% to $240m
Underwriting and investment income supported the result. HDI Global’s net income for the first quarter of the year (Q1 2026) rose by 8% year-on-year (YoY) to $240.1m (EUR207m), driven by…
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How can Hong Kong insurers close protection gaps as cyber risks rise?
Most insurers still use cheques for some payments despite digital demand. Hong Kong insurers face rising pressure to modernise payment systems and cyber protection as consumers demand faster digital services…
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MS Amlin profit jumps 80% to $312m in 2025 on strong premium growth
Net premiums rose 27%. MS Amlin reported a net profit after tax of $312m (£268m) for the year ended 2025, up 79.9% from $173.5m (£149m) a year earlier, according to…
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Tokio Marine profit slides in 2025 on weaker investments, underwriting
Underwriting profit fell to $300.2m from $609.9m over the fiscal year. Tokio Marine Holdings’ net income attributable to owners of the parent fell to $4.60b (JPY731.1b) for fiscal year (FY)…
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China life premiums set to slow after 10.2% jump in 2025
Sales were lifted by demand ahead of insurers’ pricing rate reductions last year. China’s life insurance sector faces growing pressure from stock-market volatility and slower premium growth, which could lead…
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Generali Q1 2026 net result sinks 2.2% despite premium growth
Gross written premiums rose 6.8% YoY. Generali Group saw its net result dip 2.2% year-on-year (YoY) to $1.39b (EUR1.20b) in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1 2026). Gross written premiums…
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Zurich APAC appoints two leaders to sharpen commercial push
Both roles are based in Singapore and cover regional commercial insurance operations. Zurich Insurance Company (Singapore) Ltd. has announced two senior leadership appointments to its Asia-Pacific commercial insurance business, based…
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Manulife names Sangal and Kee to senior Asia roles
Sangal joins the Philippines executive committee as Kee prepares to succeed Graham. Manulife Philippines has appointed Manish Sangal as deputy CEO, with the executive joining the company’s executive committee and…
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Willis triggers payouts for Vietnam coffee farmers
The policy covered yield losses from excessive rainfall during the main harvesting period. Willis, part of WTW, and Global Parametrics have confirmed that payouts from a parametric insurance policy have…
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