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Etiqa and AIA expand Takaful access via 6,300 agents
NewsSeptember 2, 20261 min read

Etiqa and AIA expand Takaful access via 6,300 agents

It allows Takaful offerings to reach both Muslim and non-Muslim customers in Singapore. Etiqa Insurance Singapore and AIA Singapore have launched a distribution partnership to increase the availability of Shariah-compliant…

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Insurance M&A rises to 211 deals as APAC drives recovery
NewsSeptember 2, 20262 min read

Insurance M&A rises to 211 deals as APAC drives recovery

Regional transactions surge in APAC whilst global consolidation momentum struggles elsewhere. Global insurance mergers and acquisitions stabilised in 2025 following a significant market downturn the previous year.  According to Clyde…

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HSBC Life pushes preventive care shift with new programme
NewsSeptember 2, 20261 min read

HSBC Life pushes preventive care shift with new programme

It combines workplace programmes, insurance expansion, education and community initiatives. HSBC Life Singapore has launched a new wellness initiative aimed at improving access to preventive care and strengthening community health…

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APRA warns climate risks could leave 1 in 4 homes uninsured
NewsSeptember 2, 20262 min read

APRA warns climate risks could leave 1 in 4 homes uninsured

The regulator assessed two severe scenarios covering weather losses and transition costs through to 2050. The Australian Prudential Regulation Authority (APRA) has released a stress test indicating that climate change…

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Automation threatens 43% of insurance tasks by 2030
NewsSeptember 2, 20262 min read

Automation threatens 43% of insurance tasks by 2030

Nearly all insurers are speeding up adoption as technology reshapes operational models. Automation could replace 43% of insurance tasks by 2030, whilst 97% of insurers are accelerating automation efforts, according…

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Markel expands APAC W&I with two underwriter hires
NewsSeptember 2, 20261 min read

Markel expands APAC W&I with two underwriter hires

One appointment covers Singapore, Hong Kong, and other regional deal markets, whilst the other is based in Mumbai. Markel, the insurance arm of Markel Group Inc., has expanded its Warranty…

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Insurers face 13.8% IT surge as legacy systems drag
NewsSeptember 2, 20262 min read

Insurers face 13.8% IT surge as legacy systems drag

Property and casualty carriers are also projected to post a 12.9% rise this year. The insurance industry will likely have the largest increase in information technology (IT) budget spending this…

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Singapore health premiums jump 14.8% in February
NewsSeptember 2, 20261 min read

Singapore health premiums jump 14.8% in February

The increase reflects a long-term repricing cycle rather than seasonal demand. Singapore’s health insurance premiums likely rose 14.8% year-on-year, driving the country’s overall core inflation to 1.4% in February, according…

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Allianz Malaysia adds 25% cover to push policy sales
NewsSeptember 2, 20262 min read

Allianz Malaysia adds 25% cover to push policy sales

Shield Plus users aged 40 and below qualify for the enhanced principal sum insured. Allianz Malaysia Berhad has launched a campaign offering 25% additional coverage on selected personal accident and…

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HDI Global says Australia drove growth in tough APAC market
NewsSeptember 2, 20261 min read

HDI Global says Australia drove growth in tough APAC market

It plans further expansion across New Zealand and broader Asia Pacific in 2026. HDI Global reported higher revenue and earnings for 2025, supported by new business growth, disciplined underwriting and…

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