Singapore (CNA) — An online tool designed to help Singaporeans compare health insurance premiums and plans across different providers. The new Health Insurance Planner (HIP) also aims to help users better understand the long-term MediSave and cash expenses required...

Kathmandu  – The adoption of the artificial intelligence (AI) model DeepSeek by insurance companies in mainland China has the potential to improve operational efficiencies, particularly for small to medium-sized carriers, according to a new commentary from AM Best. While...

New Delhi (ANI) – The demand for electric vehicle (EV) insurance in India has witnessed a remarkable 16-fold increase over the past three years, with Delhi-NCR emerging as the market leader with an 18.3% share, according to internal data...

Jio Financial Services, part of the Reliance Group, has reportedly reached a preliminary agreement with Germany’s Allianz SE to establish an insurance business in India, according to Bloomberg News. This development follows Allianz’s decision earlier this week to sell...

Hongkong  – The Hong Kong Insurance Authority (IA) has issued a public warning about a fraudulent website falsely claiming to represent AIA International Limited, an authorized insurer in Hong Kong. The website appears to be designed to steal customer...

Frankfurt (Reuters) – Munich Re has signed a definitive agreement to acquire NEXT Insurance for $2.6 billion, making it part of ERGO, Munich Re’s primary insurance arm. The acquisition marks a significant expansion into the US small and medium-sized...

Beijing/Shanghai (Reuters) – Ping An Insurance (Group) Co of China Ltd has reported a 47.8% increase in net profit for 2024, driven by strong performance in its life and health insurance business as market demand rebounded. The company posted...

Munich – German insurance major Allianz SE has announced its decision to exit from its Indian insurance joint ventures with the Bajaj group, following the Indian government’s decision to allow 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) in insurance ventures. Allianz...

Zurich (Reuters) – Swiss Re, one of the world’s largest reinsurance companies,  has announced an agreement to sell 11,647,217 common shares of Definity Financial, representing approximately 10.05% of Definity’s issued and outstanding common shares as of March 17, 2025....

Mumbai (CNBC) – Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) is expected to decide on acquiring a stake in a health insurance company by the end of March, according to its Chief Executive Officer Siddhartha Mohanty. Speaking on Tuesday, Mohanty...