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Prudential launches life plan covering 182 conditions
Prudential launches life plan covering 182 conditions
Product targets critical illness income gaps.
9 hours ago
Lioner appoints veteran Brian Kenyon as strategic advisor
Lioner appoints veteran Brian Kenyon as strategic advisor
Ex-BNP Paribas executive joins trust push.
9 hours ago
PH insurers must prioritise simplicity to expand coverage: executives
PH insurers must prioritise simplicity to expand coverage: executives
Embedding insurance into everyday transactions can also improve affordability.
1 day ago
Execution over strategy: The new differentiator for insurance leaders
Execution over strategy: The new differentiator for insurance leaders
AI won't replace your advisor, but an advisor with AI will, Sun Life said.
1 day ago
Better protection for vulnerable groups could boost PH insurer trust: AXA
Better protection for vulnerable groups could boost PH insurer trust: AXA
Insurers can draw from guidance used in other jurisdictions.
2 days ago
Cybercrime tops insurance risks as AI heightens threats: PwC
Cybercrime tops insurance risks as AI heightens threats: PwC
Economic pressures and climate change round out the top five risks for the sector.
2 days ago
Savings vs. shocks: Why a $400b gap threatens PH’s financial future
Savings vs. shocks: Why a $400b gap threatens PH’s financial future
Pru Life UK warns that without insurance, traditional savings and investments are a "complete waste of time."
2 days ago
How banks and insurers are misreading customer needs
How banks and insurers are misreading customer needs
They create lego-like customisable products, but it's the agents stacking the blocks.
2 days ago
Why reinsurers shift focus as annuity deals lose appeal
Why reinsurers shift focus as annuity deals lose appeal
New annuity flows became more attractive as consumer demand strengthened.
2 days ago
Pramerica Life Insurance expands ULIP fund as India midcap sector gains focus
Pramerica Life Insurance expands ULIP fund as India midcap sector gains focus
Product applies Quality and Momentum screening inside a diversified equity portfolio.
2 days ago
Singapore aviation insurance costs rise as Iran conflict escalates
Singapore aviation insurance costs rise as Iran conflict escalates
Airspace closures and rerouting pressure regional hub operations linked to Europe-Asia routes.
2 days ago
Singapore shippers face policy cancellations as Iran conflict escalate
Singapore shippers face policy cancellations as Iran conflict escalate
Hull and Machinery coverage faces cancellations with reinstatements costing more.
3 days ago
MS&AD cost cuts support long-term profitability: Morningstar
MS&AD cost cuts support long-term profitability: Morningstar
Forecasts show premiums increasing from $29.9b in 2024 to $32.4b in 2025.
3 days ago
Aon appoints Attard global head of reinsurance analytics
Aon appoints Attard global head of reinsurance analytics
His focus will be the development of tools to help insurers manage market volatility.
3 days ago
Hong Kong finance regulators push AI to police AI risks
Hong Kong finance regulators push AI to police AI risks
The programme builds on the Gen AI Sandbox launched in 2024.
3 days ago
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How can Asia-Pacific reinsurers tackle rising disaster losses?
They still posted steady growth over the past five years.
How can Indonesia’s insurers balance tighter capital rules and rising claims?
Disaster claims may raise premiums, costs, and tighten coverage.
How could capital relief boost Hong Kong insurers’ returns?
The rules are feeding demand for staff with digital and regulatory skills.
How can insurers turn M&As into a competitive advantage?
Firms are focused more on boosting operations than pushing rivals out.
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Asia’s wealth insurers face rising compliance pressure
Stricter anti-money laundering and disclosure rules are slowing onboarding.
1 day ago
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Manulife’s Leah Ng says better governance boosts women’s leadership
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Equity cannot rely only on good intentions; it must be built into systems.
2 days ago
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Nina Ong drives AI and talent upgrades at Great Eastern Life
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The big boss credits their edge to diversity: over a third of senior roles are women.
3 days ago
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Hong Kong insurers post weaker 2024 as premiums slip
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This is based on the recent data released by the Insurance Authority for the 2024 fiscal year.
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Asia-Pacific insurers face $200b legacy tech burden
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Outdated tech and entrenched processes continue to hamper operations.
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Hong Kong regulator guts insurance referral fees with 50% cap
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Unlicensed third-party referrers previously captured up to 95% of commissions through hidden rebate structures.
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Capital rules force Indian insurers to curb aggressive discounting
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Aggressive discounting for short-term market share becomes harder to justify.
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