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Vishnupriya N

AIA Group net profit soars 50% to $2.2bn in H1

The insurer’s value of new business surged 37% to $2.02bn from $1.53bn a year ago.

Insurers raise premiums for tankers plying in Russia’s Black Sea ports

The war risk premium was raised to nearly 1.20%-1.25% of the cargo’s price from the prior figure of 1%.

ERGO raises stake in China life insurance JV to 65%

ERGO China Life shareholders intend to inject CNY400m into the JV to fund long-term growth.

LIBRA Insurance forms strategic partnership with HCB

The partnership will give HCB access to numerous advanced planning tools and benefits.

Sompo International names new APAC distribution insurance head

Alasdair Walker previously served as Allianz’s distribution regional head for the Singapore region.

Aspen Insurance net income soars 352% to $219m in H1

Underwriting income rose by 33% to $208m from $157m in the first half of 2022.

MetLife partners with Empathy to augment claims concierge services

Empathy’s care platform offers administrative support, emotional assistance, as well as self-care tools.

Wright introduces new residential flood insurance option

The insurance coverage will initially be offered in Florida, Texas, New Jersey, South Carolina and Louisiana.

Insurtech NOW Insurance secures funding to expedite growth

The company plans to launch a portal for brokers to aid them in filing and binding medical malpractice coverage for physicians.

Aon appoints new head for Greater China sub-region

Qin Lu previously served as co-head of China and CEO of Reinsurance Solutions for the Greater China region.