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Economic slowdown challenges insurance underwriting; emerging markets show promise
Swiss Re Institute analyst underscored that real premium growth in emerging markets, including China, outpaces the more advanced economies.
Economic slowdown challenges insurance underwriting; emerging markets show promise
Swiss Re Institute analyst underscored that real premium growth in emerging markets, including China, outpaces the more advanced economies.
Rising S’pore EV registrations prompt insurers to evaluate premiums and coverage
Plugging into Lion City’s 80% emission cut goal, EVs bring progress and new risks for motorists.
Swiss Re upbeat about growth of insurance sector
As a cautionary note, an economist said fixed annuities face potential decline as higher Interest rates shift consumer preferences.
Hong Kong’s top 50 insurers experience 7.7% YoY premium contraction in 2022
Analysts said the market’s complex financial environment and shrinking population curtailed industry growth. Cross-border expansion could alleviate contraction pains.
Singapore’s top 50 insurers see 3.7% YoY asset decline in 2022
Experts’ industry outlook for 2023-2024 centres on digital evolution with AI, protection gaps, strategic partnerships, and resilience amidst challenges.
Arthur D. Little sees embedded finance growth to $350b in 2024
Generative AI and the expansion of fintech brands into the insurance sector are predicted to propel the industry’s advancement to new heights.
Swiss Re: Asia’s insurance players target health industry in 2024
In Singapore, shifting focus to health underscores the need for insurance players to close the protection gap that has remained unchanged in the last 5 years.
Manulife Singapore targets rapidly growing high-net-worth market
New data suggests young beats old in appetite for investments.
Why emerging markets in the region are most vulnerable to insurance risks
Analysts have named five risks the insurance sector in Asia will have to navigate in the coming months.
Etiqa shares how its small beginnings can create a name in the insurance industry
Customer centricity, modern capabilities, and humanising the insurance offerings can make a difference, says the CEO.
2-speed system emerges in Asia-Pacific insurance markets
Analysts said that investments have been significantly beneficial to insurers, most especially in Singapore and China.
Pearlyn Phau believes in Singaporeans being the boss of their own financial freedom
Singlife’s group CEO touched on Singapore’s complex insurance market as well as its pain points as a society in the digital age.
Capital pressures linger as insurers adopt new accounting rule in South Korea
IFRS 17 adoption is seen to improve insight into margins and reserves, increase motivation for long-term profitability, and better global comparability for insurers.
Nature’s wrath pushes insurers to reshape risk adaptability
Experts shared the reality of cost-efficiency whilst minimising the protection gap.
Cover Genius redefines insurance with embedded protection technology
The insurtech eyes expansion in Asia, leveraging on the symbiotic relationship of digital and traditional insurance to tailor policies for diverse markets.
How InsurSaathi is fast-tracking onboarding of new agents in rural India
InsurSaathi comes with an in-built insurance training module, all done remotely.
MNC Life Assurance employs media advantage for market expansion
CEO Risye Dillianti harnesses the power of media to expand MNC Life’s outreach and education whilst securing almost 300,000 clients.
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