Insurance
Insurers weigh AI personalisation against data risk
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
APAC is also forecasted to be the fastest-growing region.
3 days ago
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.
3 days ago
Southwest monsoon leaves 90% economic losses uninsured in 2024
Key sectors affected were agriculture, energy, and manufacturing.
3 days ago
Premiums of Cambodia’s insurers bag $30m in February
This was smaller than January’s $43m.
3 days ago
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
The government also lifted the equity asset allocation ratio for certain insurers.
3 days ago
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
Severe risks have greatly impacted the project bankability of renewables.
3 days ago
Hannover Life Re to acquire Swiss Re’s direct life portfolio
The transaction is expected to be completed within 18 months.
4 days ago
China launches tip-off portal for insurance fraud reporting
Informants may receive a one-time reward ranging from$27.8 to $27,427.
4 days ago
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.
4 days ago
Canopius taps ex-QBE exec for ANZ leadership role
He will report to SK Lee, CEO for APAC and MENA.
4 days ago
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
Hung Ko will also take on an expanded role following Stephanie Fadous’ appointment.
4 days ago
S&P says insurers can absorb South Korea wildfire losses
The fire was the worst on record since 1987.
4 days ago
Hong Kong expands ECIC cover with SME export support
ECIC will extend free pre-shipment cover for holders of its Small Business Policy.
4 days ago
Commentary
The increasing number of affluent individuals in India and their evolving insurance needs