Aviva wraps up US$324m Friends Provident deal
July 21 2020 by Yvonne Lau
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Global premium growth slowed in 2025, driven by higher rates rather than broader coverage: Allianz
- May 29
Premiums rose 7.1% to US$8trn globally in 2025, moderating from the exceptional 9.4% expansion recorded the year before.
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Hyundai Marine & Fire Insurance to expand into Europe, Southeast Asia: report
- May 28
South Korean insurers have been actively pursuing overseas expansion in various regions as domestic growth stalls.
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(Re)insurers face rising threat of claims inflation from Middle East conflict: Morningstar DBRS
- May 28
Direct losses have been contained for the P&C and specialty insurance industry, the global credit rating agency says.
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‘Pronounced softening’ at Florida renewals bodes well for APAC insureds, but long-term risks are building
- May 27
Double-digit price cuts at the June 1 Florida renewals point to near-term relief for APAC cedents, yet rising coastal exposure and inflation-driven construction costs warn that rating adequacy remains a longer-term challenge.
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Sedgwick | Investing in people is shaping the future of loss adjusting in Asia
Sedgwick Asia says it is ready to meet the evolving challenges of Asia’s dynamic insurance markets.
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PartnerRe | Understanding ageing in APAC: why perception, planning and protection don’t always align
Ageing is shaping finances, family dynamics and insurance needs of the caregiving ecosystem, but current product propositions and underwriting frameworks are not keeping pace with protection needs, finds PartnerRe survey.
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BHSI | D&O in Asia in 2026: navigating geopolitics, insolvencies, and digital crackdowns without breaking the bank
A soft market presents organisations with opportunities to strengthen resilience, although the abundance of capacity is unlikely to persist.
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QBE | Elevating customer experience, humanising claims: QBE Asia’s ‘Solutions in a Box’
Vastly improving turnaround times and personalising service delivery, QBE Asia’s award-winning, end-to-end bundled claims solutions is a game-changer for the insurance industry.
