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FWD Philippines lifts NBAPE share to 12. 4%
1+ hour, 27+ min ago (151+ words) The company retained its top position in single premium at the end of Q1 2026. FWD's Philippine unit secured $43m (P2. 67b) in new business annual premium equivalent (NBAPE) in the first quarter of 2026 (Q1 2026). Its market share rose to 12. 4% as of the end of Q1 2026. The…...
Aon hands Japan growth push to Tokio Marine veteran
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (12+ words) Aon has appointed Masahito Hirai as CEO of Japan, effective 30 June....
Zurich taps 30-year veteran for APAC customer role
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (197+ words) Crowley has spent more than 10 years working across Australia and New Zealand. Zurich Financial Services Australia (Zurich) today announced changes to its local general insurance leadership team. Crowley has worked with the Zurich Group for over three decades, including more…...
This week in insurance: Manulife expands screening, Prudential and Marsh strike deals, leadership shifts emerge
2+ day, 2+ hour ago (337+ words) Alaric Lee has been appointed CEO, Hong Kong for Howden. The insurance and broader financial services landscape from 18 to 22 May was marked by strategic acquisitions and partnerships, leadership changes, and the launch of new products and high-net-worth offerings. Manulife Singapore…...
HSBC Life's Prestige Circle to serve high-net-worth needs in Singapore
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (16+ words) HSBC Life Singapore has launched HSBC Life Prestige Circle, a proposition for high-net-worth clients....
Allianz PNB Life posts $17. 22m net income in 2025; premiums up 17%
2+ day, 18+ hour ago (238+ words) The Philippine-based provider delivered a 41% net income CAGR over five years." Allianz PNB Life, Allianz's insurance provider in the Philippines, posted a net income of $17. 22m (Ph P1. 06b) in 2025, whilst New Business Annual Premium Equivalent (NBAPE) rose 17% to $77. 96m (Ph P4. 8b), according to its…...
Bupa Hong Kong unveils cross-border health plan amidst Shenzhen demand
3+ day, 19+ hour ago (232+ words) Covers inpatient care in Greater China with outpatient benefits in Hong Kong. Bupa Hong Kong has launched Bupa Care Bridge, a health insurance plan designed for Hong Kong residents who access healthcare in both Hong Kong and Mainland China, offering…...
Hong Kong healthcare pushes pricing clarity, trials, and biotech capacity
2+ day, 22+ hour ago (561+ words) Six in 10 patients delay treatment due to cost anxiety, Hong Kong's healthcare sector is shifting focus to pricing transparency, clinical trial capacity, and biotech infrastructure as insurers, hospitals, and life science firms respond to rising cost uncertainty and gaps in…...
FWD hires Manulife veteran to lead HNW business
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (120+ words) Bensman spent 18 years at Manulife and helped build its private client operations. FWD Group has appointed Mark Bensman as Chief Officer of its high-net-worth (HNW) business, as the insurer expands its private client operations across Asia and offshore markets. Bensman…...
Indus Ind Nippon Life's profit surges 15% to $25m in FY 2026
3+ day, 1+ hour ago (182+ words) The company also plans to open nearly 200 new sales units across India. Indus Ind Nippon Life Insurance's fiscal year 2026 net profit reached $24. 8m (INR248 crore), up 15% on a year-on-year (Yo Y) basis. The company said its performance for the year was mainly because…...