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Asian reinsurers step up global expansion as protection gap persists: AM Best

August 25 2025

Overseas growth, stronger results, and cat bond innovation define 2024–25, but Asia’s low insurance penetration leaves risks exposed.

Japan FSA plans new bureau for insurance, asset management oversight: Reports

August 25 2025

The overhaul would be the agency’s first major restructuring since the abolition of its Inspection Bureau in 2018.

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AM Best revises Malayan Insurance's outlook to negative citing underwriting pressure from nat cat risks

August 25 2025

AM Best affirmed Malayan's ratings due to its strong balance sheet and investment portfolio, but warned of volatile underwriting results.

IRDAI weighs cap on health insurance premium hikes, consultation paper expected soon: Reports

August 22 2025

IRDAI is considering caps on annual health insurance premium hikes amid concerns over steep price increases for policyholders.

Bipin Titus to the AXA XL Underwriting team in India

Bipin Titus joins AXA XL India as Underwriter for Liability and Cyber

August 22 2025

He brings over 16 years of industry experience, most recently serving as the Deputy Vice President of ICICI Lombard.

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Yiyi Huang takes the helm as Manulife Vietnam's Chief Risk Officer

August 22 2025

Prior to her move, Huang was based in Hong Kong as Manulife's AVP for the Asia In-Force Management team.

Berkley taps Kenneth Cheong as Deputy Head of Marine for Asia

August 22 2025

Cheong brings more than 25 years of experience in marine cargo underwriting.

India’s GI premiums inch up in July; fire and PA offset declines

August 22 2025

Country's general insurance market grew 2.4% in July 2025, but marine slumped, while health lost momentum.

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APRA targets easing reinsurance costs, easing of regulatory burden in 2025-26 plan

August 22 2025

Australia's prudential regulator has outlined measures to address rising reinsurance costs and reduce regulatory compliance burdens for insurers as part of its latest corporate strategy.

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AIA posts 14% VONB growth in H1 2025 led by agency channel

August 21 2025

Operating profit, capital ratio, and embedded value all rose for the pan-Asian insurer.

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