Taiwan's accounting reforms have triggered a sharp retreat from currency forwards, with six major life insurers halving their combined positions in just two months.
Among the reforms outlined by GIAJ chairman Shinichiro Funabiki are the implementation of an Agency Business Quality Evaluation System and the formalisation of a Corporate Risk Management Advancement Support...
Lagging mitigation and rapid urbanisation are fuelling Asia’s outsized flood loss growth, while global catastrophe losses remain below long-term trend.
4.97bn rupee (approx. US$53.5m) scheme sees India joins a growing list of governments mobilising state-backed insurance support in response to conflict.
Roach joins from Marsh where he has worked for over 17 years, while Marsden is the broker's latest hire from Lockton, where he has worked for 14 years.
Group’s record 2025 results set the stage for a pivotal year ahead, as the pan-Asian life insurer bets on AI, expansion across China’s provinces, and deepening wealth partnerships.
The French insurer's decision to wind down its Taiwan branch comes following five years of losses, a failure to scale its business, despite capital support from its parent.
Sunshine Insurance Group’s 2025 results were led by strong growth in life insurance, with the group also shifting its P&C portfolio further toward non-motor lines.
Overseas premiums are projected to account for about 50% of non-life premiums and profits in FYE26, supported by its US$3.5bn acquisition of Aspen Insurance.
The insurance sector faces the potential for added pressure amid ongoing claims from recent NT and QLD floods, both states which could be impacted by Narelle.
