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Virtual insurer Bowtie cuts down product prices by half
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This is done by cutting out insurance agents from the onboarding process.
Virtual insurer Bowtie cuts down product prices by half
This is done by cutting out insurance agents from the onboarding process.
Japanese insurers to face stagnant growth in the next five years
![Japanese insurers to face stagnant growth in the next five years]()
Sluggish sales of term life and savings products are slowing down the industry.
5 hours ago
Prudential Financial appoints CEO for Japan operations
![Prudential Financial appoints CEO for Japan operations]()
The current CEO will retire by the end of the year.
9 hours ago
Pandemic insurance claims to drag Cathay Century’s operating results: AM Best
![Pandemic insurance claims to drag Cathay Century’s operating results: AM Best]()
However, the ratings firm said this is a one-off event for the insurer.
9 hours ago
AIA in talks to buy Philippines MediCard
![AIA in talks to buy Philippines MediCard]()
The deal could raise the value of the healthcare provider to $350m.
3 days ago
Allianz Malaysia joins Malaysia-focused early stage venture fund
![Allianz Malaysia joins Malaysia-focused early stage venture fund]()
The fund is backed by Gobi Partners.
3 days ago
Insurtech KoverNow launches protection for luxury watches
![Insurtech KoverNow launches protection for luxury watches]()
The insurance can be turned on and off on an as-needed basis.
3 days ago
Fosun Group cuts down insurance investments in New China Life
![Fosun Group cuts down insurance investments in New China Life]()
The group scaled down its Hong Kong-traded shares in the insurer.
5 days ago
Digit Insurance IPO put on hold by regulator
![Digit Insurance IPO put on hold by regulator]()
The IPO would have seen $160m raised for the insurer.
5 days ago
India’s general insurance industry growth rate sluggish in August
![India’s general insurance industry growth rate sluggish in August]()
Private insurers outpacing public peers continues to be a growing trend.
5 days ago
FWD launches new critical illness cover for Singaporeans
![FWD launches new critical illness cover for Singaporeans]()
It protects policyholders from early stages of cancer, heart attack and stroke.
6 days ago
Chicago-based crypto insurer to launch in Hong Kong and Australia
![Chicago-based crypto insurer to launch in Hong Kong and Australia]()
It previously announced its capabilities to write policies in Canada and the UK.
AXA, HSBC launches domestic helper insurance in Hong Kong
![AXA, HSBC launches domestic helper insurance in Hong Kong]()
It insures both domestic helpers and their employers.
New Zealand extreme weather claims hit $26.08m in July
![New Zealand extreme weather claims hit $26.08m in July]()
Three extreme weather events triggered 6,266 claims for the month.
FWD reports $200m before tax operating profit in H1
![FWD reports $200m before tax operating profit in H1]()
Its value of new business increased by 25% for the first half of 2022.
Singlife with Aviva rolls out cover for electric vehicles
![Singlife with Aviva rolls out cover for electric vehicles]()
The insurer will also offer a 10% discount for EV users.
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Virtual insurer Bowtie cuts down product prices by half
This is done by cutting out insurance agents from the onboarding process.
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Banker to insurer: Great Eastern’s Jimmy Tong recalls his journey
![Banker to insurer: Great Eastern’s Jimmy Tong recalls his journey]()
The two roles overlap when it comes to protecting clients’ assets
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What an on-demand insurance product looks like
![What an on-demand insurance product looks like]()
YAS MicroInsurance allows runners to be insured per kilometre, on the spot.
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How GIA plans to solve the SMEs' underprotection against cyber threats
![How GIA plans to solve the SMEs' underprotection against cyber threats]()
Only 17% of SMEs are covered against cyber threats.
This former insurance outsider became one of Asia's top industry executives
![This former insurance outsider became one of Asia's top industry executives]()
Damien Green recently took the helm of Manulife Asia as its new chief.
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Longer life is a potential financial nightmare for Singaporeans
![Longer life is a potential financial nightmare for Singaporeans]()
This is the case for more than half of uninsured retirees.
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What can blindside Australia’s growing general insurance industry
![What can blindside Australia’s growing general insurance industry]()
Natural catastrophe may hinder the potential CAGR of 6.4% through 2025, analysts warned.
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Virtual insurer Bowtie cuts down product prices by half
![]()
This is done by cutting out insurance agents from the onboarding process.
Virtual insurer Bowtie cuts down product prices by half
This is done by cutting out insurance agents from the onboarding process.
Japanese insurers to face stagnant growth in the next five years
![Japanese insurers to face stagnant growth in the next five years]()
Sluggish sales of term life and savings products are slowing down the industry.
5 hours ago
Prudential Financial appoints CEO for Japan operations
![Prudential Financial appoints CEO for Japan operations]()
The current CEO will retire by the end of the year.
9 hours ago
Pandemic insurance claims to drag Cathay Century’s operating results: AM Best
![Pandemic insurance claims to drag Cathay Century’s operating results: AM Best]()
However, the ratings firm said this is a one-off event for the insurer.
9 hours ago
AIA in talks to buy Philippines MediCard
![AIA in talks to buy Philippines MediCard]()
The deal could raise the value of the healthcare provider to $350m.
3 days ago
Allianz Malaysia joins Malaysia-focused early stage venture fund
![Allianz Malaysia joins Malaysia-focused early stage venture fund]()
The fund is backed by Gobi Partners.
3 days ago
Insurtech KoverNow launches protection for luxury watches
![Insurtech KoverNow launches protection for luxury watches]()
The insurance can be turned on and off on an as-needed basis.
3 days ago
Fosun Group cuts down insurance investments in New China Life
![Fosun Group cuts down insurance investments in New China Life]()
The group scaled down its Hong Kong-traded shares in the insurer.
5 days ago
Digit Insurance IPO put on hold by regulator
![Digit Insurance IPO put on hold by regulator]()
The IPO would have seen $160m raised for the insurer.
5 days ago
India’s general insurance industry growth rate sluggish in August
![India’s general insurance industry growth rate sluggish in August]()
Private insurers outpacing public peers continues to be a growing trend.
5 days ago
FWD launches new critical illness cover for Singaporeans
![FWD launches new critical illness cover for Singaporeans]()
It protects policyholders from early stages of cancer, heart attack and stroke.
6 days ago
Chicago-based crypto insurer to launch in Hong Kong and Australia
![Chicago-based crypto insurer to launch in Hong Kong and Australia]()
It previously announced its capabilities to write policies in Canada and the UK.
AXA, HSBC launches domestic helper insurance in Hong Kong
![AXA, HSBC launches domestic helper insurance in Hong Kong]()
It insures both domestic helpers and their employers.
New Zealand extreme weather claims hit $26.08m in July
![New Zealand extreme weather claims hit $26.08m in July]()
Three extreme weather events triggered 6,266 claims for the month.
FWD reports $200m before tax operating profit in H1
![FWD reports $200m before tax operating profit in H1]()
Its value of new business increased by 25% for the first half of 2022.
Singlife with Aviva rolls out cover for electric vehicles
![Singlife with Aviva rolls out cover for electric vehicles]()
The insurer will also offer a 10% discount for EV users.
Partner Content
Partner Content
Highlights
Highlights
Exclusives
Insurance
Virtual insurer Bowtie cuts down product prices by half
This is done by cutting out insurance agents from the onboarding process.
Insurance
Banker to insurer: Great Eastern’s Jimmy Tong recalls his journey
![Banker to insurer: Great Eastern’s Jimmy Tong recalls his journey]()
The two roles overlap when it comes to protecting clients’ assets
Insurance
What an on-demand insurance product looks like
![What an on-demand insurance product looks like]()
YAS MicroInsurance allows runners to be insured per kilometre, on the spot.
Insurance
How GIA plans to solve the SMEs' underprotection against cyber threats
![How GIA plans to solve the SMEs' underprotection against cyber threats]()
Only 17% of SMEs are covered against cyber threats.
This former insurance outsider became one of Asia's top industry executives
![This former insurance outsider became one of Asia's top industry executives]()
Damien Green recently took the helm of Manulife Asia as its new chief.
Insurance
Longer life is a potential financial nightmare for Singaporeans
![Longer life is a potential financial nightmare for Singaporeans]()
This is the case for more than half of uninsured retirees.
Insurance
What can blindside Australia’s growing general insurance industry
![What can blindside Australia’s growing general insurance industry]()
Natural catastrophe may hinder the potential CAGR of 6.4% through 2025, analysts warned.
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Aflac Life Insurance Japan bags two accolades at the Insurance Asia Awards 2022
![Aflac Life Insurance Japan bags two accolades at the Insurance Asia Awards 2022]()
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The company installed a system that allows customers to select their preferred agents based on their needs.
The company installed a system that allows customers to select their preferred agents based on their needs.
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Aflac Life Insurance Japan bags two accolades at the Insurance Asia Awards 2022
![Aflac Life Insurance Japan bags two accolades at the Insurance Asia Awards 2022]()
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The company installed a system that allows customers to select their preferred agents based on their needs.
The company installed a system that allows customers to select their preferred agents based on their needs.
