Insurance

China's pension scheme grows to 1.07 billion participants

Total income and expenditure of these schemes amounted to $304b in Q1’24.
2 days ago

China's pension scheme grows to 1.07 billion participants

Total income and expenditure of these schemes amounted to $304b in Q1’24.
2 days ago

Pressures mount for less desirable energy insurance placements

Industry experts eye offshore investments as most attractive, yet more expensive.
2 days ago

Allianz Trade backs Prometheus for disability support

The insurer will provide financial support and aid with strategic and visibility matters.
3 days ago

Manulife Singapore upgrades income-generating product

About 9 in 10 S’poreans said they want to earn without working.
3 days ago

Moody's says FTLife to maintain profitability

The ratings agency expects strong capital reserves, surpassing regulatory minimums.
3 days ago

Indonesia's vehicle sales drop risks finco asset quality

Fitch expects finco sector receivables to grow at a high-single-digit rate in 2024.
3 days ago

Insurers adapt to EV demands with specialised risk products

EV insurance is estimated to surge $687.62b by 2029.
3 days ago

Declining yields pose risks to China's insurance sector

In late 2023, regulators eased some C-ROSS rules, prompting insurers to raise capital via perpetual bond issuance.
3 days ago

Overseas ventures of South Korean insurers post mixed results in FY’23

Insurers have operated 41 overseas businesses in 11 countries as of yearend.
4 days ago

New Zealand supports comprehensive reform of insurance legislation

The ICNZ also pledges to collaborate with the government and regulators.
4 days ago

Prosper Health joins AXA to strengthen healthcare in China

AXA customers gain access to medical facilities across 296 cities in China.
4 days ago

Sun Life unveils new ESG-focused critical illness plan

The plan covers 188 illnesses and 38 complex surgeries.
4 days ago

HKIA welcomes World Bank’s second Cat bond, worth $150m

It will offer coverage against storm risks in Jamaica.
4 days ago

FWD Names Salvilla chief health officer of new unit

Dr. Salvilla joined FWD back in March 2021.
4 days ago

Firewalls are never enough

Greater connectivity heightens businesses' vulnerability to attacks for financial gain, data theft, or industrial sabotage.
5 days ago

Triple P Capital acquires 85% stake in MAAGAP

The investing group aims to boost its presence in the Philippines.
5 days ago

Philippines' microinsurance premiums jump to $240m in 2023

The year saw 56.62 million Filipinos covered under microinsurance policies.
5 days ago