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Mortality declined to 72 deaths per 100,000 people during 2019 to 2023. FWD Singapore has launched FWD MultiCover CI, a new critical illness policy designed to provide ongoing payouts rather…
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Rise of China insurance and wealth management firms are shrinking office vacancy rates in Hong Kong. The insurance industry from 27 to 31 July saw growing focus on retirement and…
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Dental card users can receive treatment without upfront payment. AIA Singapore will introduce enhancements to its corporate employee benefits insurance from 1 August 2026, expanding access to healthcare services in…
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AM Best expects moderate revenue gains and further portfolio improvement. Hyundai Insurance (China) Co., Ltd. (HIC) will likely have a better outlook in the medium term, with expectations that the…
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The target focuses solely on workplace injury cover for SMEs. Sompo International Holdings has agreed to acquire Service Insurance Companies, a US-based workers’ compensation insurer, as it looks to strengthen…
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Brokers became the largest channel for Manulife and FWD. Hong Kong’s life insurance market continued to record broad-based growth in the first quarter of 2026, with agents remaining the main…
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Auditor supervised accounts will hold proceeds from property bonds and other holdings. Bangladesh’s Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has made the settlement of long-pending insurance claims its top priority…
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Previously, Gupta was the head of Client Management over at Munich Re India. PartnerRe has appointed Ankur Gupta as CEO for its India office. Gupta has more than two decades…
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Loss-prevention technologies could reduce claims by 10% to 20%. Investors remain uncertain about insurers’ ability to deliver sustainable earnings growth beyond the current cycle, particularly in the future earnings growth…
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More than 50,000 certified workers have been trained to deliver nursing and personal assistance. China’s basic medical insurance programme added more than fourm enrollees in 2026 compared with the same…
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