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Pandemic boosts APAC’s insurance giants 2020 performance: analyst

The top 20 insurance firms reported an aggregated premium of $821.4b.

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.

Singaporean insurers still confident amidst pandemic uncertainties

The annual rankings reveal that the city’s top insurers gained S$263b in terms of assets.

In Hong Kong, savings and investment products boom amidst low rates

The annual rankings reveal that the city’s top insurers yielded HK$688b in terms of assets.

Shaping up agents with Allianz Life Malaysia's CEO Programme

Chief executive Joseph Gross reveals what it takes to be a leader.

MSIG Thailand launches usage-based car insurance plan

CEO Rattapol Gitisakchaiyakul reveals the driving force behind the idea.