Asia-Pacific Insurance M&A Hits Five-Year Low
The Asia-Pacific (APAC) insurance sector witnessed a marked slowdown in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity in 2025, reaching its lowest …
Updates
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FWD Hong Kong Posts Remarkable Premium Growth
FWD Hong Kong has reported an extraordinary surge in its new business premiums, with first-year premiums nearly doubling during the …
Singapore Insurers Overwhelmingly Win Health Claims Disputes
Singapore policyholders face an uphill battle when contesting health insurance claims, with recent parliamentary data revealing that insurers prevail in …
IDRA Implements Fivefold Increase in Insurance Registration Fees
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has sparked a firestorm of controversy within the financial sector following the publication …
UK Financial Ombudsman Sees Complaints Drop
The United Kingdom’s Financial Ombudsman Service (FOS) has reported a marked decline in new complaints, reaching the lowest levels observed …
Bangladesh Launches Comprehensive Insurance Sector Reforms
The interim government of Bangladesh has embarked on an ambitious programme of reforms aimed at reviving the nation’s beleaguered insurance …
Desh General Insurance Settles Max Group Fire Claims
In a significant move reinforcing corporate reliability within the Bangladeshi insurance sector, Desh General Insurance Company Limited has successfully settled …
Elderly Care Scandal Exposed in China
China’s rapidly ageing population has long been viewed as a looming social and economic challenge. A recent investigation, however, has …
Sonali Life Wins Sixth International Insurance Award
Sonali Life Insurance Company Limited has once again earned a prestigious international accolade, reaffirming its position as a leading player …
Soaring Property Prices Drive Singapore Insurance Growth
Singapore’s property insurance market is poised for steady expansion, supported by rising home prices, robust residential activity, and evolving regulatory …