Insurance

WTW unveils new head of insurance consulting and technology

Mamone brings 37 years of experience across industries.

Rate increases under review for Australia’s private health insurers

The minister did not specify the rate of increases yet.

Zurich Commercial Insurance reels in new head

She brings nearly two decades worth of experience.

Insurers in ANZ leverage AI amidst tightening margin

Due to inflation, extreme weather events, and evolving consumer expectations.  

China's medical insurance fund reports surplus in 2024

Basic medical insurance system covered 6.7 billion outpatient settlements.

Japanese trading house acquires 20% of Thaivivat Insurance

The transaction is expected to finish by February.

AXA partners with Prosper Health for cross-border cancer care

Benefits include second opinions, insurance pre-approval assistance, and P-to-P transfers. 

Meiji Yasuda rolls out 5% wage hike amidst inflation

This marks the 2nd consecutive year of wage hikes for its 11,000 internal staff.

India's non-life insurance premiums dip slightly in December 2024

Because of revised reporting requirements that defer long-term policy recognition.

Shinhan Bank inks deal with Petrolimex Insurance on Vietnam expansion

The bank will distribute PJICO’s non-life insurance products.

Parametric insurance market to grow 12% by 2032

AXA and Munich Re are leading the parametric insurance market.

Reinsurers face billions in California fire claims

Gallagher Re revised its insured losses estimation to $20b-$30b.

India’s general sector premiums seen to rise in the medium term

The sector has also benefitted from favourable investment conditions.

South Korean insurers face $62m from LA wildfire losses

DB Insurance holds 37 active policies in the affected regions.