NewsJuly 28, 20262 min read
The research also pointed to stronger pricing governance and cybersecurity as priorities for insurers. Nearly half of institutions expect that automation will replace more than 25% of their company’s workforce,…
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NewsJuly 28, 20261 min read
The insurer remained South Korea’s sixth-largest non-life carrier with an estimated 7% share. Double-digit growth in long-term insurance revenue helped South Korea’s Hanwha General Insurance Company Limited (HGI) maintain steady…
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It processed more than 2.35 million sickness, maternity and recuperation benefit claims online. Vietnam Social Security (VSS) has expanded its digital services and administrative reforms, processing millions of online insurance…
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Interest and dividend returns helped core business profit reach $29b. Japan’s major life and non-life insurers reported higher income for the financial year ended 31 March 2026. Major life insurers…
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NewsJuly 28, 20262 min read
Nearly half have used gen AI in choosing financial products. Over 1 in 2 Singaporeans who use generative AI chat tools do so to compare financial products, including insurance, according…
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NewsJuly 27, 20262 min read
Sompo has also acquired a Brazilian company. The insurance industry from 20 to 24 July saw lower catastrophe losses, rising transaction risk claims, and continued merger and acquisition activity. Asia’s…
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Consistent internal generation and low underwriting leverage support its financial position. United Overseas Insurance Limited’s (UOI) could expand its regional business in line with opportunities arising from the wider strategy…
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NewsJuly 27, 20262 min read
More than half expect government schemes to fund future care needs. Planning for long-term care remains low amongst Singaporeans, as only 19% of respondents understand and have planned for their…
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NewsJuly 27, 20262 min read
Diversified earnings and stronger investment returns supported group profitability in 2025. Munich Reinsurance Company’s (Munich Re) risk-adjusted capitalisation remains at the strongest level under Best’s Capital Adequacy Ratio (BCAR) and…
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NewsJuly 26, 20261 min read
He will take up the Hong Kong-based role on 1 September. Sun Life has appointed Lee Sarkin as vice-president for data and artificial intelligence (AI) in Asia, effective 1 September.…
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