Insurance

Singtel and bolttech launch extended warranty for gadgets

Added benefits include complimentary pickup and delivery services for smaller items.

Singtel and bolttech launch extended warranty for gadgets

Added benefits include complimentary pickup and delivery services for smaller items.

Hanwha Life Insurance’s capital adequacy is expected to surge under K-IFRS 17

S&P Global Ratings anticipate sustained capital bolstering over two years due to HLI's strategic risk management.

Japan’s insurance market to expand 3.12% CAGR by 2027

The automotive segment is seen as a significant trend during the forecast period.

Zurich foreshadows SME sector as a growth potential for embedded insurance

Zurich’s Roopa Malhotra champions embedded insurance, emphasising its contextual nature as a catalyst for customer awareness and adoption.

Directors identify health and safety as emerging top risks: Survey

Climate change remains high on the risk agenda in certain regions, such as Asia.

Prudential's new business profit jumps 45% YoY

Prudential’s CEO is optimistic about reaching its 2027 financial and strategic objectives.

Singlife’s GROW and AllianzGI launch Allianz Global Income fund

Allianz Global Income fund's initial public offering (IPO) began on 15 March.

Chubb and Atome forge regional partnership for consumer protection

Both entities are also planning to release a second insurance product in Q2’24.

Rick Allen assumes key role as chief underwriting officer at Sompo

Rick Allen will is succeeding Cliff Easton, who is retiring.

Lloyd’s, UNCDF champion parametric insurance for climate-vulnerable regions

The partnership plans to replicate the model in other regions, including Asia.

Prudential reels Anette Bronder for newly established role

Bronder will oversee technology and operations, focusing on shaping the organization's target operating models.

Vietnam's new law to stifle insurance sales growth – AM Best

The law is expected to allow policyholders to choose products they need at competitive prices.

Australians strike out health insurance amid soaring costs

Over the past twenty years, health insurance prices have more than tripled.

Korean Re faces downgrade risk amid shifting market dynamics

S&P hints at better assessments if Korean Re sustains strong performance and market leadership.

Insurtech Carrot to develop behaviour-based solution with Indonesian insurer

The collaboration will facilitate LGI's introduction of BBI products in Indonesia.

41% of Australian travellers opt out of purchasing travel insurance

27% of Australians think travel insurance is unnecessary.