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Singapore direct insurance premiums rise 3.3% in 2025 as underwriting profit strengthens

Singapore direct GI premiums rise 3.3% in 2025 as underwriting profit strengthens

August 18 2026

Newly published full-year MAS data shows a sharp pickup in onshore premiums, offsetting a property-led offshore decline.

Generali Thailand welcomes Grace Allison Toh as chief agency officer

August 18 2026

She arrives from senior distribution roles in Malaysia and will report to country manager and chief executive Arsh Kaumi.

Afiza Abdullah appointed Malaysia's PIDM CEO for three-year term

August 18 2026

She succeeds Rafiz Azuan Abdullah, who held the role for nine years.

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Typhoon Dolphin drives nearly 130,000 insurance claims across China

August 18 2026

Estimated losses reached CNY1.75bn (US$259.5m), with insurers having paid or prepaid CNY80m across six regions by 12 August.

HDI Global names Rebecca Kong as North Asia distribution head

August 17 2026

She joins the German insurer's Hong Kong branch after more than 20 years at AIG, most recently as deputy GM of its Shenzhen operation.

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Fidelis Partnership secures US$2.04bn refinancing, cuts borrowing costs

August 17 2026

The MGA has cut its borrowing costs through a US$2.04bn Term Loan B refinancing and secured inaugural public credit ratings.

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Zurich Takaful, Islamic Aid Malaysia lift water woes for 2,000 Kelantan residents

August 17 2026

Villagers relying on a gravity-fed water system now benefit from an upgraded intake structure and two 3,000-gallon storage tanks.

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China insurers face subdued growth in H2 2026 as regulatory overhaul reshapes sector — Fitch

August 17 2026

Life insurance growth remained subdued in H1, while health and non-motor business supported gains in the non-life sector amid sweeping regulatory changes.

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Steadfast takeover bid enters final due diligence stage as exclusivity extended

August 17 2026

This marks the second extension of the consortium's exclusivity period as discussions continue over the A$7.7bn (US$5.5bn) takeover proposal.

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Japan weighs state reinsurance for Gulf tankers to safeguard oil imports — report

August 17 2026

The proposed measure would cover claims if insurers cannot secure overseas reinsurance.

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Philippine House approves expanded crop insurance bill as storm losses test PCIC

August 17 2026

The measure would widen coverage to more agricultural risks while allowing parametric products and greater private-sector participation.

Allianz Partners taps Guillaume Bogdanovic to lead account management in Asia

August 17 2026

He joins from Allianz Partners Health in Dublin, where he held the same role.

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