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OneDegree becomes first Hong Kong virtual insurer to post full-year profit, as revenue rises 38%

January 20 2026

The insurer has set a target to double its total revenue over the next five years, focusing on new partnerships and growth in digital asset insurance.

Japan’s life insurance market forecast to cross ¥47.8tn – GlobalData

Japan life insurance premiums to top US$330bn by 2030 on rising yields, regulatory change, says GlobalData

January 20 2026

Insurers in Japan are adjusting strategies amid higher JGB yields, regulatory scrutiny and growing demand for health-related products.

Dai-ichi Life presses plan to halve equity risk exposure as Fitch affirms ratings

January 20 2026

A rising investment spread and a growing role for its captive reinsurer support the group’s earnings and capital management.

Allianz Commercial Japan appoints Yoshio Motohashi as senior underwriter and general manager for liability

January 20 2026

Motohashi will lead Allianz Commercial’s liability underwriting operations in Japan.

China Taiping Insurance projects 215-225% profit hike for 2025

January 20 2026

China Taiping attributes the expected profit surge to stronger investment returns and a one-off tax effect under new industry rules.

Beazley urges caution after Zurich raises takeover approach

Beazley confirms Zurich takeover approach

January 20 2026

Beazley confirmed it had received an offer from Zurich, but urged shareholders to "take no action" while the board considered next steps.

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Swiss Re projects 6.9% annual insurance growth for India to 2030, driven by reforms

January 20 2026

Regulatory changes and digital innovation are set to boost insurance demand across India’s life and non-life sectors.

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EDME Insurance Brokers aims to double its business, expand overseas in next 4 years

January 20 2026

Following its acquisition of UIB, broker plans to set up offices in both Singapore and Dubai, then later in London, according to its chief executive officer.

Saudi Re gains approvals to open GIFT City branch in India

January 20 2026

The branch is set to start operations in the second quarter of 2026.

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Zurich bids for Beazley in deal valuing specialty insurer at £7.7bn

January 19 2026

Zurich says it made an approach earlier this month that Beazley rejected, and has returned with an improved bid to "facilitate prompt engagement."

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