Editor's choice – (Re)in Asia

Editor’s choice

Sydney Opera House by Circular Quay with a city skyline behind on a sunny day.

ACCC clears Zurich’s acquisition of Beazley in Phase I review

June 17 2026

The authority found limited local market overlap between the merging parties and sufficient competition from multiple specialty insurers.

thailands-oic-sets-risk-buffer-ambition-in-5th-insurance-development-plan

Thai Life Insurance premiums rise 3.45% in 2025 on health and savings demand

June 17 2026

Sector posted moderate growth in 2025 across protection, savings and investment-linked products on the back of rising healthcare costs.

Large cargo ship with blue upper hull and red bottom balanced on a thick rope, flags of Iran and the United States at each end, conveying geopolitical tension.

Some insurers ease Hormuz rates on US-Iran deal hopes, but pre-war pricing hinges on stability

June 17 2026

Early cuts of up to 40% have surfaced, though pricing stays patchy and a history of broken ceasefires leaves many insurers reluctant to move fast.

Liberty banner with a city skyline and a circular portrait of a smiling woman wearing glasses in the center.

Defne Turkes to step up as President of Liberty International Insurance from July

June 16 2026

She will lead strategic growth across commercial insurance internationally as well as retail markets in Asia.

vision-insurance-placements-gains-lloyds-coverholder-status

Descartes gains Lloyd's coverholder status via OAK Global partnership

June 16 2026

The tie-up allows Descartes to scale parametric insurance offerings at Lloyd’s, targeting climate and emerging technology risks.

India to divest up to 5% stake in GIC Re

June 16 2026

The planned stake sale in GIC Re forms part of the government’s broader divestment strategy, as the reinsurer reports reduced underwriting losses.

Man in a navy suit and pink tie giving a speech at a blue podium labeled Insurance Authority.

Hong Kong insurers deepen AI push as regulator adds three to cohort programme

June 16 2026

The AI Cohort Symposium 2026 saw first-batch participants report gains across underwriting, claims and customer service, while newcomers Manulife, BOC Life and China Life unveiled new plans.

Tysers names William Furness-Smith as Singapore CEO

June 15 2026

He will take on the interim CEO role for the broker while awaiting sign-off from Singapore’s regulator.

VIG Re taps Swiss Re's Wilfrid Goh to build Asia presence

June 15 2026

The Prague-based reinsurer brings on a 20-year industry veteran to lead its representative office in Singapore.

Swiss Re appoints Torben Swart to newly created technical and operational role

June 15 2026

From August, he will assume the role of head of technical & operational excellence, APAC ex-China, as well as head of the reinsurer's HK branch.

hsbc-exploring-sale-of-singapore-insurance-arm-reports

Allianz leads bid for HSBC’s Singapore life insurance unit - Report

June 15 2026

Details of the transaction are expected to be announced soon, though other bidders remain interested in HSBC's Singaporean assets.

Blue Indian Railways locomotive leads a long freight train along a single-track through dry, rural fields at sunset with an orange sky.

India's health insurers power 8.7% May premium growth amid rising healthcare costs

June 15 2026

Standalone health premiums surged 31.7%, outpacing the broader market as rising medical costs and expanding healthcare coverage continued to drive demand

Previous 1 … 52 53 54 55 56 … 319 Next