Asia insurtech deals hit $100m despite global slowdown
Q1 2026 activity fell to 81 deals for the weakest count since Q2 2016. Insurance technology (insurtech) firms in Asia saw their funding and deals reach $100m in the first…
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Zurich P&C premiums jump 8% to $15.6b Q1 2026
Commercial insurance rose 9% on demand from construction and Middle Market expansion. Zurich Insurance Group’s business growth accelerated in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1 2026), driven by demand for…
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Dai-ichi Life eyes 40% overseas profit share
Non insurance businesses are expected to contribute 10% by fiscal 2030. Dai-ichi Life is expected to deliver steady but modest earnings growth in the coming years, as gains from overseas…
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Generali China taps Solera for AI claims push
The partnership will calculate CO₂ emissions on every claim. Generali China Insurance Co., Ltd. and Solera Holdings LLC have partnered to accelerate the deployment of next-generation claims and electric vehicle…
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AIA Singapore turns 95, launches new illness plan
The new plan was introduced as part of the insurer’s 95th anniversary. AIA Singapore has launched a new critical illness plan, AIA Protect 3, as part of its 95th anniversary,…
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Singlife’s heritage income plan locks payouts up to 150 years
It blends retirement income with inheritance planning mechanics. Singlife has launched Singlife Heritage Income, a savings and insurance plan designed to support wealth transfer and retirement income under a single…
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Insurers chase $20t emerging market debt for income
US dollar corporate debt makes up $2.6t whilst sovereign debt adds $1.8t. Emerging market debt (EMD) is becoming a more prominent option for Asia-Pacific insurers seeking higher income and capital-efficient…
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Mental health claims threaten insurers and employers by 2030
Zurich studied six markets, including Australia, Malaysia and the UK. Mental health conditions are becoming a growing risk for insurers and employers, with rising claims, productivity losses and gaps in…
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IndusInd Nippon Life’s profit surges 15% to $25m in FY 2026
The company also plans to open nearly 200 new sales units across India. IndusInd Nippon Life Insurance’s fiscal year 2026 net profit reached $24.8m (INR248 crore), up 15% on a…
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FWD hires Manulife veteran to lead HNW business
Bensman spent 18 years at Manulife and helped build its private client operations. FWD Group has appointed Mark Bensman as Chief Officer of its high-net-worth (HNW) business, as the insurer…
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