MNRB set to anchor SE Asian reinsurance leadership with proposed 100% stake in Labuan Re

MNRB set to anchor SE Asian reinsurance leadership with proposed 100% stake in Labuan Re

MNRB Holdings' proposed acquisition of the remaining 80% equity interest in Labuan Re marks a significant strategic step in strengthening the Group's international reinsurance platform, the holding company said in a statement.

AIR team | 29 May 2026

Indonesia: Credit insurance claims ratio improves in March 2026 but stays high

Indonesia: Credit insurance claims ratio improves in March 2026 but stays high

The credit insurance claims ratio in the combined general insurance and reinsurance industry was 97% in March, an improvement from 108.40% in February 2026, according to data from the Financial Services Authority (OJK).

AIR team | 28 May 2026

Malaysia: Mental illness to cost US$8.6bn in productivity losses by 2030

Malaysia: Mental illness to cost US$8.6bn in productivity losses by 2030

The biggest costs of mental illness often sit outside formal protection systems, according to "The Value of Mental Health" report by Zurich Insurance Group (Zurich).

Sarah Si | 28 May 2026

South Korea: Life profits surge 40% while non-life net results dip 12% in 1Q2026

South Korea: Life profits surge 40% while non-life net results dip 12% in 1Q2026

Insurance companies in South Korea generated KRW4.48tn ($3bn) in net income for the first quarter of 2026, up by KRW389.6bn or 9.5% from the corresponding quarter a year earlier, according to preliminary data released by the Financial...

AIR team | 28 May 2026

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