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Where is cyber insurance growing fastest across regions?
Asia/Oceania are expected to expand their market shares to 8% by 2027.
4 days ago
Insurers weigh AI personalisation against data risk
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Insurers weigh AI personalisation against data risk
Firms face pressure to balance customisation with privacy safeguards.
2 days ago
Insurance BPO forecast shows $5.4b rise over nine years
Insurance BPO forecast shows $5.4b rise over nine years
APAC is also forecasted to be the fastest-growing region.
2 days ago
LIAM names AIA’s Ben Ng as new industry association president
LIAM names AIA’s Ben Ng as new industry association president
He succeeds Raymond Lew, who served as President, Vice President for over 5 years.
2 days ago
Southwest monsoon leaves 90% economic losses uninsured in 2024
Southwest monsoon leaves 90% economic losses uninsured in 2024
Key sectors affected were agriculture, energy, and manufacturing.
2 days ago
Premiums of Cambodia’s insurers bag $30m in February
Premiums of Cambodia’s insurers bag $30m in February
This was smaller than January’s $43m.
2 days ago
Great Eastern outlines 2025 priorities with focus on value creation
Great Eastern outlines 2025 priorities with focus on value creation
It plans to expand its product offerings in wealth accumulation.
3 days ago
China raises equity cap for insurers to boost real economy
China raises equity cap for insurers to boost real economy
The government also lifted the equity asset allocation ratio for certain insurers.
3 days ago
Aon launches growth tool to help insurers benchmark performance
Aon launches growth tool to help insurers benchmark performance
It enables insurers to self-assess across seven key performance categories.
3 days ago
GCube urges insurers to close risk gap in renewable projects
GCube urges insurers to close risk gap in renewable projects
Severe risks have greatly impacted the project bankability of renewables.
3 days ago
Hannover Life Re to acquire Swiss Re’s direct life portfolio
Hannover Life Re to acquire Swiss Re’s direct life portfolio
The transaction is expected to be completed within 18 months.
3 days ago
China launches tip-off portal for insurance fraud reporting
China launches tip-off portal for insurance fraud reporting
Informants may receive a one-time reward ranging from$27.8 to $27,427.
3 days ago
AM Best expects CMB Wing Lung Insurance's capital strength to continue
AM Best expects CMB Wing Lung Insurance's capital strength to continue
The insurer’s capital and surplus rose to $400m (HK$3.1b) at the end of 2023.
3 days ago
Canopius taps ex-QBE exec for ANZ leadership role
Canopius taps ex-QBE exec for ANZ leadership role
He will report to SK Lee, CEO for APAC and MENA.
3 days ago
Dai-ichi Life acquires 15.1% stake in Challenger for $560m
Dai-ichi Life acquires 15.1% stake in Challenger for $560m
It plans to acquire through its Australian subsidiary.
4 days ago
Manulife appoints new Chief Actuary
Manulife appoints new Chief Actuary
Hung Ko will also take on an expanded role following Stephanie Fadous’ appointment.
4 days ago
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Insurance
Singlife Financial Advisers CEO to stick to growth roadmap
The market is ever changing, and SFA would adjust its strategy and pivot when needed.
Event News
Entrepreneurship remains a pipedream for many Filipinos
Enterprisers struggle with cumbersome loan requirements and high collateral.
Commentary
The increasing number of affluent individuals in India and their evolving insurance needs