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AI automation could replace 25% of insurance jobs
NewsJuly 28, 20262 min read

AI automation could replace 25% of insurance jobs

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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Hanwha General shields profits from indemnity claim pressure
NewsJuly 28, 20261 min read

Hanwha General shields profits from indemnity claim pressure

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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Vietnam shifts 94% of pension payments to bank accounts
NewsJuly 28, 20262 min read

Vietnam shifts 94% of pension payments to bank accounts

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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Japan’s major insurers see net income rise despite $13b capital losses
NewsJuly 28, 20262 min read

Japan’s major insurers see net income rise despite $13b capital losses

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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Singaporeans use genAI to research insurance but balk at personalised advice
NewsJuly 28, 20262 min read

Singaporeans use genAI to research insurance but balk at personalised advice

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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This week in insurance: Catastrophe losses ease, Allianz buys HSBC Life Singapore, Chubb launches shopping cover
NewsJuly 27, 20262 min read

This week in insurance: Catastrophe losses ease, Allianz buys HSBC Life Singapore, Chubb launches shopping cover

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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UOI targets growth as capital stays strongest: AM Best
NewsJuly 27, 20262 min read

UOI targets growth as capital stays strongest: AM Best

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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Only 19% of Singaporeans plan for long-term care
NewsJuly 27, 20262 min read

Only 19% of Singaporeans plan for long-term care

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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Munich Re withstands large-loss and payout pressures
NewsJuly 27, 20262 min read

Munich Re withstands large-loss and payout pressures

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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Sun Life appoints Lee Sarkin to lead Asia AI push
NewsJuly 26, 20261 min read

Sun Life appoints Lee Sarkin to lead Asia AI push

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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