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Vietnam’s life insurance sector slated for dip this 2025
This follows consecutive contractions of 12% in 2023 and an estimated 5.7% in 2024
3 days ago
GIAJ approves guidelines to enhance insurance agent business quality
GIAJ approves guidelines to enhance insurance agent business quality
Education and examination system for agents and solicitors will also be improved.
1 hour ago
Thai council urges OIC to review new co-payment health insurance rule
Thai council urges OIC to review new co-payment health insurance rule
The rule requires policyholders to pay up to 50% of medical expenses.
1 hour ago
Generali secures full ownership of Generali China Insurance Company
Generali secures full ownership of Generali China Insurance Company
The acquisition will have an estimated -1 percentage point impact.
1 hour ago
Allianz Partners, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance ink deal to expand in New Zealand
Allianz Partners, Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance ink deal to expand in New Zealand
The partnership will be useful to MSI's expanding travel insurance offerings.
1 hour ago
AXA, Marsh, Link introduce sustainability-linked insurance model
AXA, Marsh, Link introduce sustainability-linked insurance model
This is due to real estate and insurance industries facing rising risks from NatCat.
7 hours ago
JMT, Igloo form joint venture for digital insurance
JMT, Igloo form joint venture for digital insurance
This marks Thailand’s first fully digital insurer.
8 hours ago
Edge computing growth to enhance insurance sector: Allianz Commercial
Edge computing growth to enhance insurance sector: Allianz Commercial
It boosts the sector by automating workflows and enhances real-time data analysis.
8 hours ago
Reinsurers enjoy favourable pricing at April 1 renewals across APAC
Reinsurers enjoy favourable pricing at April 1 renewals across APAC
The relatively low NatCat losses in the region led reinsurers to deploy more capacity.
9 hours ago
Sunshine Insurance net profit soars 45.8% in FY 2024
Sunshine Insurance net profit soars 45.8% in FY 2024
The group’s customer base reached 30.19 million last year.
9 hours ago
Sri Lanka appoints experts from finance, law, and insurance to Commission
Sri Lanka appoints experts from finance, law, and insurance to Commission
The appointments were made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
10 hours ago
Quarter of Singaporeans risk high-interest loans to invest despite low literacy
Quarter of Singaporeans risk high-interest loans to invest despite low literacy
The risk appetite is highest among Gen Z (29%) and millennials (31%).
11 hours ago
Entrepreneurship remains a pipedream for many Filipinos
Entrepreneurship remains a pipedream for many Filipinos
Enterprisers struggle with cumbersome loan requirements and high collateral.
23 hours ago
Insurers may cover only 25% to 33% of disaster damages by 2030
Insurers may cover only 25% to 33% of disaster damages by 2030
Insurers also expect to gain up to 15% revenue rise from AI and tech boost.
1 day ago
Mitsui Sumitomo to invest $4b for 15% stake in W. R. Berkley
Mitsui Sumitomo to invest $4b for 15% stake in W. R. Berkley
MSI expects to finalise the investment within the 2025.
1 day ago
MS Amlin opens Sydney office to expand APAC reinsurance business
MS Amlin opens Sydney office to expand APAC reinsurance business
Matt Botfield was appointed as head of Australia and New Zealand.
1 day ago
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Entrepreneurship remains a pipedream for many Filipinos
Enterprisers struggle with cumbersome loan requirements and high collateral.
23 hours ago
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Few Singapore SMEs have cyber insurance
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They seek to ward off cyber threats but not through insurance.
2 days ago
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Bajaj Allianz launches exclusive insurance for women
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The plan covers critical illnesses, maternal and reproductive health, and wellness.
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Indians face higher premiums on spiralling healthcare costs
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Hospital expenses keep rising due to inflation and demand for sophisticated treatments.
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BMS CEO’s key to success is communication
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Asking for support shows self-awareness and commitment to growth.
PH banks and insurers face MSME credit gap, AI fraud, climate risk
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Nearly 8 in 10 MSMEs still face barriers to accessing loans, an expert said.
Philippine banks and insurers called to pursue human-centred AI adoption
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AI adoption should be centered on financial inclusion, customer experience, and personalisation.
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