Reih Angeles – (Re)in Asia

Reih Angeles Deputy News Editor

Reih Angeles is Deputy News Editor at (Re)in Asia, steering the desk's breaking coverage of Asia Pacific insurance and reinsurance. Areas of specialty include insurer and life results, reinsurance and catastrophe losses, cyber, and regulatory change across India, Korea, China and Hong Kong.

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MSIG Hong Kong posts over 94% claims settlement rate for third year running

November 27 2025

Insurer says it paid out HK$347.98m (US$44.7m) in claims in 2024, with Employees’ Compensation and Marine segments both reaching a 100% settlement ratio.

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Australia introduces bill to ban use of adverse genetic test results in life insurance underwriting

November 27 2025

The Council of Australian Life Insurers has welcomed the bill, saying it will help to support better health outcomes.

Manulife names HK-based Bonnie Qiu CEO of global high-net-worth, adds Rishi Srivastava to Asia leadership team

November 27 2025

Qiu will maintain her current role while taking on expanded responsibilities as CEO, Global High-Net-Worth and Chief Partnership Distribution Officer, Asia

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BNM eyes ride-hailing reform amid steep premium spikes and driver exodus: Report

November 27 2025

Driver associations report sharp increases in compulsory e-hailing cover, with fewer insurers offering daily policies and higher operating costs adding to financial strain.

Queensland hailstorm claims climb past 27,800, insurers brace for more

November 26 2025

The volume of insurance claims has surged sharply, rising from 16,000 recorded on 25 November.

Taiwan life insurers propose phased FX accounting to curb hedging costs: Report

November 26 2025

Change to allow FX impacts gradually rather than immediately would cut insurers’ annual FX hedging costs by about NT$90 billion (US$2.87bn).

Taiwan FSC approves merger of Taishin Life and Shin Kong Life

November 26 2025

The merged insurer will operate as Shin Kong Life Insurance from 1 January 2026.

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More Chinese insurers roll out robot liability products as humanoid robot use expands

November 26 2025

Ping An and PICC have introduced specialised insurance products for humanoid robots, following CPIC’s lead with its launch last month.

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Zurich Malaysia, AEON Bank launch low-cost Shariah-compliant Takaful products

November 25 2025

The rollout extends the tripartite partnership formed in May 2024 to deliver Shariah-compliant protection through the bank's digital platform.

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Cbus fined A$23.5m for systemic delays in death and TPD insurance claims

November 25 2025

Australia's Federal Court found that thousands of Cbus members faced lengthy delays in receiving death and disability benefits, with some claims remaining unresolved for over a year.