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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.

Asia-Pacific D&O market softens even as insolvency and geopolitical risks build — Allianz Commercial

December 4 2025

Soft pricing masks a more complex risk landscape as rising insolvencies, geopolitical volatility and emerging tech exposures reshape liability pressures for APAC directors.

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bolttech deepens Africa presence with acquisition of mTek

December 3 2025

Acquisition of Kenyan platform supports Singapore-headquartered insurtech's growth plans in Africa.

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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.

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AIA Hong Kong allocates additional HK$20m for those impacted by Tai Po fire

December 3 2025

The amount brings the insurer’s total financial aid for those affected by the Wang Fuk Court fire to HK$40m.

Pacific Life Re names Soichiro Makimoto as head of Japan Representative Office

December 3 2025

He joins the reinsurer from Moody's Japan, where he recently served as vice president - senior credit officer.

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QBE appoints Sebastian Tjornelund as Asia head of marine underwriting

December 3 2025

Tjornelund will oversee QBE's marine and facultative reinsurance business across Asia.

GAIP appoints Leong as director of fundraising and partnerships, Li as associate director

December 2 2025

Leong joins Global Asia Insurance Partnership from NTU Singapore, while Li relocates to Singapore from Brisbane.

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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