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Great Eastern bets on AI, specialised products in strategy revamp
It plans to expand its products for high-net-worth people and SME owners.
Great Eastern bets on AI, specialised products in strategy revamp
It plans to expand its products for high-net-worth people and SME owners.
IFG Life pushes early insurance ownership to lift uptake
Many Indonesians do not see insurance as a priority.
Sompo tests methane insurance as regulations tighten
Satellite monitoring and inspections help firms detect leaks and avoid fines.
Higher premiums loom under Hong Kong’s stricter cyber law
Insurers will play a more active role in clients’ pre-breach cybersecurity strategies.
Insurers may need to hire remotely to bridge talent gap
There is strong demand for actuaries, while underwriting faces a shortage.
Indexed life plans rise as Singapore heirs shun family firms
They offer stability and in-depth estate planning solutions.
Oona Insurance eyes M&A to boost earnings
Stricter capital rules are pushing weaker players out of the Philippine market.
Banks, insurers rethink app strategy to solve real user problems
OCBC, Astra Life, BTN, and ACA prioritise utility and relevance over super app ambitions.
bolttech, Sumitomo Corporation to tackle Asia’s used smartphone market
Reusing old phones, seen at 430 million units by 2027, benefits the environment.
Auto insurers under strain from high-tech repairs
Fixing EVs is expensive, leading many to declare these as a loss.
Global firms eye Hong Kong captives to manage risk
Self-insurance could lower premiums over time and improve liquidity.
Mitsui Sumitomo Insurance targets Chinese nationals in Thailand
The Chinese accounted for 53% of foreign students in Thai universities last year.
Revised solvency rules could spur new wave of Malaysian insurance M&As
Insurers must provide capital for increased risk from floods, among other charges.
PertaLife eyes capital hike to boost coverage of captive market
It is also tapping other state enterprises and beyond.
FWD Singapore, IPP eye Gen Zers amidst wealth influx
Assets are being passed down through families from one generation to the next.
Manulife dares startups to tackle Asia’s age imbalance
Contestants have until the end of April to apply.
Clearer cyber risk benchmarks for Australian SMEs pushed
The financial fallout from a single cyber event can be devastating.
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