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Japan direct written premiums to blow up to $323.6b by 2025
Japan direct written premiums to blow up to $323.6b by 2025
The country’s life insurance industry is growing at a CAGR of 1.4%.
Motor insurance leads S.Korea’s general insurance industry in 2020
The motor insurance segment grew by 11.7% in 2020.
How digital insurer Blue is revolutionising Hong Kong’s stagnant insurance industry
For CEO Charles Hung, one way to break free of the misconceptions about insurance is through gamification.
Digital transformation to improve Korean insurance
Analysts, however, warn that this may increase competitive pressure.
Pandemic boosts APAC’s insurance giants 2020 performance: analyst
The top 20 insurance firms reported an aggregated premium of $821.4b.
Asia to lead the charge to insurance industry’s digitalisation
Its less mature commercial insurance market is actually an asset, Concirrus’ executive reveals.
How South Korea insurers ended a 4-year low of direct written premiums
Insurers registered a 4.1% growth in 2020 for the first time since 2016.
Health insurance important driver in Malaysia's non-life market growth: analyst
Stable outlook is also projected for Malaysia’s non-life insurance industry.
Australian insurer IAG net loss resulted from one-off factors: analyst
The company’s preliminary FY 2021 results predict a A$427m net loss.
Amidst AXA deal, what drew Generali towards Malaysia's P&C sector?
The insurer remains optimistic for the sector as it has shown strength despite the pandemic.
Taiwan's COVID measures bring remote meeting, broker amendments to insurance market
Although temporary, the remote meeting measures may be adopted as a general practice.
What to expect from India's health insurers amidst COVID-19 resurgence
The sector is already expected to hike its premium rates in response to claims experience.
How the Asian energy insurance sector is making moves despite shifting demands
NOCs will still explore oil & gas options, but some investments will be directed at renewable projects.
Moody's: MAS measures against erring insurers to boost client confidence
The overall business impact would be temporary because no further penalties were handed out.
APAC insurers in position to fulfill medical, CI insurance gaps
Medical insurance topped respondents' priorities for future cover.
Driving a tech-focused insurance future
Hong Kong’s ZA Insure is benefitting from a technology backing and some important partnerships.
Why life insurance agents in Asia are optimistic for 2021
They are expecting to see growth in medical products and critical illness products, says Sun Life.