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Insurance companies donate over HK$327m to Tai Po fire victims

December 4 2025

Insurers raise US$42m to aid victims of Hong Kong's Wang Fuk Court fire, with HKFI-led donation drive raising HK$9.17m.

Macau issues tighter rules on life insurance referral business

December 4 2025

The new rules mandate stricter pre-notification, due diligence, and post-sale verification for all life insurance referral arrangements.

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Fitch affirms AIA’s key subsidiaries at ‘AA’ on strong growth and capital resilience

December 3 2025

The group’s value of new business went up 16.2% year-on-year to US$4.4bn in the first half of 2025.

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IAG partners with Codafication, adopts Crunchwork platform to streamline property claims

December 3 2025

The system aims to allow real-time coordination among suppliers, assessors, and customers through a single platform.

Wang Fuk Court fire to raise Hong Kong non-life insurers combined ratio by up to 3 points estimates SP

Wang Fuk Court fire expected to lift Hong Kong non-life insurers’ combined ratio by up to 3 points — S&P

December 2 2025

Hong Kong's P&C industry expected to maintain an underwriting profit, but firms may review risk retention, pricing, and reinsurance strategies.

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Wang Fuk Court fire expected to "halt downward pressure" on Hong Kong property reinsurance rates, says AM Best

December 2 2025

The Tai Po blaze could prompt reinsurers to tighten terms and impose stricter underwriting at upcoming renewals.

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AM Best affirms NongHyup P&C’s ratings as CSM growth slows amid regulatory shifts

December 2 2025

NongHyup P&C’s 2024 combined ratio stood at 95.1%, with underwriting performance steady amid sector and regulatory changes.

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Australia's GI Code Committee flags unclear data use, refusal failures in motor insurance applications

December 2 2025

The review found that seven out of 13 insurers asked for personal details without explaining their relevance, while five failed to give clear reasons when refusing cover.

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Lloyd’s approves Ariel Re Syndicate 2006 for 2026 launch

December 1 2025

The planned portfolio includes marine, energy, cyber, transition, and renewables.

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Asahi Life to enter Vietnam with US$170m acquisition of MVI Life from Manulife

December 1 2025

Asahi Life makes first-ever international acquisition as the Japanese insurer looks to make overseas business a key source of income.

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