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This week in insurance: Hong Kong faces regulatory risks, insurers expand partnerships, and construction scrutiny rises
NewsAugust 12, 20263 min read

This week in insurance: Hong Kong faces regulatory risks, insurers expand partnerships, and construction scrutiny rises

Zurich Insurance and YAS Insurance to offer embedded micro-insurance for robots. The insurance industry from 15 to 19 June saw increased regulatory and risk-management focus, alongside a series of partnerships,…

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Adults in Asia reject inheritance-first wealth planning: Manulife
NewsAugust 12, 20262 min read

Adults in Asia reject inheritance-first wealth planning: Manulife

Respondents expect 13 to 14 years late in life requiring support. People in Asia are now prioritising personal independence and financial self-sufficiency over traditional wealth inheritance. The Manulife Asia Care…

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Income sells digital insurance platform to Embed Financial
NewsAugust 12, 20262 min read

Income sells digital insurance platform to Embed Financial

The digital insurance platform was built inside Income over the past five years. Income Insurance Limited has announced the business transfer of its digital insurance platform, HIVE, to Singapore-headquartered digital…

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Hong Kong insurers shrug off crackdown fears: CGS International
NewsAugust 12, 20262 min read

Hong Kong insurers shrug off crackdown fears: CGS International

CGS International says legal mainland Chinese purchases are not being targeted. Hong Kong insurance companies are expected to maintain solid growth despite recent investor fears over tighter cross-border financial regulations,…

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How can insurers keep up with the clean energy boom?
NewsAugust 12, 20262 min read

How can insurers keep up with the clean energy boom?

About $165b in clean energy assets face rising climate exposure. Parametric insurance, or insurance that pays out based on weather conditions, is gaining traction in Southeast Asia’s renewable energy sector…

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Ransomware losses hit $5.3m as insurance payouts fall short
NewsAugust 12, 20263 min read

Ransomware losses hit $5.3m as insurance payouts fall short

The average ransom demand reached $3.8m whilst actual payments averaged $1.5m. Cyber insurance has covered the majority of corporate losses, with insurance policies paying out roughly $1b, covering more than…

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QBE names O’Brien to lead Asia marine liability cover
NewsAugust 12, 20261 min read

QBE names O’Brien to lead Asia marine liability cover

He will be based in Singapore and report to British Marine portfolio manager Richard Inman. QBE named Callum O’Brien as head of Protection and Indemnity (P&I), Asia. Based in Singapore,…

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Lloyd’s offers $200m capacity for Hormuz hull risks
NewsAugust 12, 20261 min read

Lloyd’s offers $200m capacity for Hormuz hull risks

The facility also includes $200m for protection and indemnity risks and $200m for cargo. Lloyd’s has announced the launch of a new marine war risk consortium aimed at providing additional…

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Generali reports 17.9% net result surge to $2.92b in H1 2026
NewsAugust 11, 20261 min read

Generali reports 17.9% net result surge to $2.92b in H1 2026

The group also announced a share buyback programme of $577.55m (€500m). Generali reported a net result surge of 17.9% from $2.48b (€2.15b) to $2.92b (€2.53b), with adjusted net results growing…

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Malaysian Re targets cancer coverage gap with China Re partnership
NewsAugust 11, 20262 min read

Malaysian Re targets cancer coverage gap with China Re partnership

The treaty supports access to precision medicine through local insurers and takaful operators. Malaysian Reinsurance Berhad (Malaysian Re) and China Reinsurance Life Insurance Company Limited (China Re Life) have signed…

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