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Fitch said most insurers built capital buffers through earnings and hybrid debt. Major players such as Nippon Life, Dai-ichi Life, and Tokio Marine are expected to continue acquiring foreign insurers…
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Underlying earnings per share stood at C$1.9 in the quarter. Sun Life’s underlying net income in the first quarter (Q1 2026) marginally increased by 0.48% on a year-on-year (YoY) basis…
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Insurance penetration remains below regulator targets despite market growth. The Philippines’ general insurance market is projected to grow 9.2% annually to $3.9b by 2030 as natural disasters drive demand, even…
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Zurich General Insurance and Zurich General Takaful Malaysia were separately fined in January. Zurich Malaysia said it acknowledges sanctions issued by the central bank related to its 2022 screening process.…
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The insurer ranked third amongst new business single premiums. FWD Insurance reported that new business first year premium (FYP) increased by 59% year-on-year (YoY) whilst new business annual premium equivalent…
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Igloo CEO says outdated infrastructure limits AI gains despite rising spending. Southeast Asian general insurers could lose up to four percentage points in profitability if they deploy artificial intelligence (AI)…
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ReadyAssist will provide 24/7 roadside assistance to over 19,000 pin codes. Navi General Insurance, the insurance arm of India-based financial services provider Navi, has announced three partners for its “Cashless…
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Only 5% of respondents rated regional compliance capabilities as weak. Insurers across the Asia-Pacific region remain divided over how to manage regulatory compliance, with smaller firms focused on reporting demands,…
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Automobile insurance held 50.38% of the market in 2025. Japan’s property and casualty insurance market is expected to grow from $71.75b in 2026 to $80.09b by 2031, representing a compound…
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Coverage and rewards now shift with daily activity sleep and nutrition tracking. Aditya Birla Health Insurance Co. Ltd. (ABHICL) has launched Activ Yuva, a health insurance plan for young Indians…
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