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- July 23 2025
Deadly Ha Long Bay boat capsize insurance payouts to top US$500,000: reports
At least 37 people died after the Wonder Seas capsized during bad weather in Vietnam on Saturday.
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- July 21 2025
PVI Insurance’s H1 FY25 pre-tax profit tops US$25.8m, representing 41% increase
Original insurance premium revenue for the first half of the year exceeded US$305.8m.
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- July 21 2025
Vietnamese (re)insurers brace for Typhoon Wipha, Hong Kong facing US$255m bill
Heavy rainfall and strong winds are expected across northern Vietnam, posing risks of flooding and damage, particularly in coastal areas.
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- July 15 2025
PVI eyes Hanoi Re divestment plan as part of broader growth push
In a wide-ranging interview, PVI Insurance chairman Duong Thanh Danh also talks to InsuranceAsia News about PetroVietnam Group's divestment plans, PVI's overseas partnerships, a US$1bn revenue target, growth opportunities and tariffs.
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- June 20 2025
Aggregated losses from typhoon Wutip could reach hundreds of millions of US dollars: Aon
Particularly significant economic and insured losses are expected due to widespread flooding in southern China.
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- May 15 2025
Vietnam’s PVI partners South Korea’s EGI for engineering guarantee insurance foray
Cooperation aims to create favourable conditions for South Korean construction enterprises to participate in infrastructure projects in Vietnam.
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- May 9 2025
Favourable underwriting to help VinaRe deliver strong operating performance: AM Best
Global rating agency affirms financial strength rating of B++ (Good) and long-term issuer credit rating of bbb+ (Good), with a stable outlook for the national reinsurer of Vietnam.
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- April 10 2025
US tariffs may slow premium growth in trade-related P&C lines, raise claim costs: Moody’s
Supply chain disruptions and lower trade volumes could significantly reduce insurance demand for certain lines in Asia like marine cargo and credit.
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- April 4 2025
Trump’s tariffs on Asia to strain supply chains and regional economies
As markets react negatively, experts warn of potential vulnerabilities, particularly in sectors like specialty insurance and agriculture, highlighting the far-reaching implications of escalating trade tensions.
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- April 3 2025
Prudential names John Cai as Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, and agency CEO
Hong Kong-based Cai's appointment comes as Solmaz Altin, regional CEO for growth markets, health and agency, relocates to Europe.
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- March 21 2025
Despite Typhoon Yagi losses, Hanoi Re to maintain strong capital buffers: AM Best
Global rating agency affirms insurer rating of B++ (good) for the reinsurer, with a stable outlook.
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- March 21 2025
Vietnam’s PVI Insurance to benefit from profitable commercial, retail lines: AM Best
Global rating agency affirms insurer rating of A- (excellent) with a stable outlook for Vietnam's largest non-life insurer.
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- March 3 2025
Chubb to buy Liberty Mutual’s P&C arms in Thailand, Vietnam
Two Liberty insurance businesses produced approximately US$275m in net premiums written in 2024.
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- February 17 2025
Vietnamese coffee farmers receive first-ever payout from Willis’ parametric policy
The risk transfer solution, backed by the Natural Disaster Fund and in partnership with Bao Minh Insurance, uses satellite data to measure rainfall levels in the country’s coffee-growing regions.
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- January 22 2025
APAC records nat cat insured losses at US$8bn in 2024, the lowest since 2012: Gallagher Re
Three events - China seasonal floods, Typhoon Yagi, and Japan’s Noto Peninsula Earthquake - drove 68% of economic losses, or US$88bn, in the region.
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- January 22 2025
First for Vietnam as Circles Group, Bao Minh Insurance offer film, event solutions
MGA will provide A-rated capacity, products and underwriting, while the Vietnamese insurer will offer distribution and local regulatory paper.
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- January 17 2025
Vietnam’s PTI to benefit from remedial measures, portfolio revamp: AM Best
The rating agency has affirmed rating of B++ (good) and upgraded the carrier´s outlook from negative to stable reflecting its strong balance sheet.
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- January 16 2025
Vietnam’s biggest non-life carrier PVI tops US$525m premiums revenue in 2024
It accounts for 17% of total premiums collected by the country’s general insurance sector, consisting of 32 companies.
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- December 16 2024
PetroVietnam to fully exit domestic insurance arm by end-2025
Petroleum firm plans to exit HDI Global-backed PetroVietnam Insurance Corporation (PVI) as part of a restructuring of state-owned companies.
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- December 16 2024
Chinese broker Huize plans Philippines, Singapore foray
The move is part of the Nasdaq-listed insurtech platform’s target to generate 30% of its total revenue from overseas markets by 2026.
