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Revised solvency rules could spur new wave of Malaysian insurance M&As
Insurers must provide capital for increased risk from floods, among other charges.
5 days ago
This week in insurance: Air India crash pressures reinsurers, Japan expands overseas, Gen Zs suspicious of insurance
This week in insurance: Air India crash pressures reinsurers, Japan expands overseas, Gen Zs suspicious of insurance
The Philippines’ pre-need sector also by 31.23% year-on-year.
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AIA and Aegon win approval for asset firms in Shanghai
AIA and Aegon win approval for asset firms in Shanghai
The approvals were announced by Li Yunze, director of the NFRA.
18 hours ago
Zurich Kotak General Insurance reveals two new appointments
Zurich Kotak General Insurance reveals two new appointments
Both appointments will focus on the company’s Commercial Insurance unit.
18 hours ago
Meiji Yasuda holds 1.7x market share versus average life insurer
Meiji Yasuda holds 1.7x market share versus average life insurer
But profitability remains weak, with a return on capital of 2.1% in fiscal 2025.
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Shriram General wins ₹28.6m claim case with fraud ruling in Rajasthan
Shriram General wins ₹28.6m claim case with fraud ruling in Rajasthan
The case involved a Toyota Fortuner insured by SGIC.
18 hours ago
Most New Zealanders back risk-based pricing for climate-related insurance
Most New Zealanders back risk-based pricing for climate-related insurance
60% agree insurers should raise premiums for properties facing higher risks.
23 hours ago
Shin Kong Life to boost earnings with Taishin Life merger by 2025
Shin Kong Life to boost earnings with Taishin Life merger by 2025
The insurer’s risk-based capital ratio rose to 221% in 2024.
23 hours ago
New employment law in Vietnam enhances labour rights, insurance
New employment law in Vietnam enhances labour rights, insurance
The insurance will cover job counselling, skills training, and financial support.
23 hours ago
Brunei finance and insurance sector posts mild optimism in April
Brunei finance and insurance sector posts mild optimism in April
The improvement was attributed to higher demand for motor insurance.
1 day ago
Malaysia introduces diagnosis-based pricing in health insurance reforms
Malaysia introduces diagnosis-based pricing in health insurance reforms
The Health Minister said the product aims to support more sustainable private sector financing.
1 day ago
Insurance analytics market to reach $44b by 2032 on data demand
Insurance analytics market to reach $44b by 2032 on data demand
Asia-Pacific is emerging as the fastest-growing region.
1 day ago
Fitch signals weak earnings outlook for Taiwan life insurance sector
Fitch signals weak earnings outlook for Taiwan life insurance sector
Fitch said it will assess how the sector adjusts its risk management strategies.
1 day ago
Asia’s construction casualty insurance market to stay stable
Asia’s construction casualty insurance market to stay stable
Premium reductions are more likely in softer markets like Korea and China.
1 day ago
Hanwha Life to maintain strong capital and stable earnings
Hanwha Life to maintain strong capital and stable earnings
Earnings outlook is stable, backed by $6.6b in accumulated CSM.
1 day ago
India’s non-life premiums rise 6.5% YoY in May
India’s non-life premiums rise 6.5% YoY in May
CareEdge expects standalone health insurers (SAHIs) to continue leading in the retail.
1 day ago
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Revised solvency rules could spur new wave of Malaysian insurance M&As
Insurers must provide capital for increased risk from floods, among other charges.
5 days ago
PertaLife eyes capital hike to boost coverage of captive market
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It is also tapping other state enterprises and beyond.
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FWD Singapore, IPP eye Gen Zers amidst wealth influx
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Assets are being passed down through families from one generation to the next.
Manulife dares startups to tackle Asia’s age imbalance
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Contestants have until the end of April to apply.
Insurance
Clearer cyber risk benchmarks for Australian SMEs pushed
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The financial fallout from a single cyber event can be devastating.
How embedded finance and AI are reshaping Malaysia’s finance sector
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Value migration to non-bank players with a "focused" model is accelerating.
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Insurers and pensions fill infrastructure lending gap: AllianzGI
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The volume of debt being taken up by institutional investors has steadily grown.
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