Insurance
Zurich and GoImpact offer climate risk tools in APAC
Zurich and GoImpact offer climate risk tools in APAC
The collaboration provides solutions such as climate risk assessments.
Muang Thai Life bags $4b in total new business premiums for 9M 2024
Despite increased acquisition spending, MTL’s topline declined year-on-year during.
D&O market faces risks due to insolvencies, AI, geopolitics
Securities class actions have risen by 43% year-on-year in Australia.
Generali leaves Philippine market, InLife swoops 100% shares
The transaction is anticipated to close in H1 2025.
Malaysian Re benefits from favourable pricing, tighter practices
Its underwriting performance rebounded sharply in FY 2024.
Taiwan insurers' profits jump 70.2% in October
Life insurance enterprises accounted for $9.50b of the total.
India’s GST cut may lower health, life insurance costs
Currently, an 18% GST is applied to premiums for health and life insurance.
MetLife appoints new head for insurance assets
O’Brien will oversee investment strategies for MetLife’s $414.1b general account.
Oona Insurance teams with GoPay for health access
Two insurance plans are offered.
Tokio Marine Kiln expands APAC cyber unit with new underwriter
Her new role is effective 2 January.
Allianz Australia’s RAA acquisition to boost market position: S&P
Allianz Australia’s capital adequacy is not expected to be affected by this.
Howden taps Azman Noorani as new global head for surety
He brings over 26 years of experience in the insurance and reinsurance markets.
Zurich buys AIG travel insurance for $600m
This positions Zurich as one of the world’s largest travel insurers.
APAC insurers predict continued cost increases in 2025
Medical costs are set to rise by 12.3% in 2025, WTW says.
Allianz Australia to acquire RAA’s general insurance business
The transaction is expected to be completed by mid-2025.
Suncorp partner with Duck Creek Technologies to digitalise operations
It aims to replace multiple on-premises legacy systems.
Insurance distribution solutions market to grow 14% CAGR
This is driven by demand from insurers to streamline distribution processes.
Commentary
AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work