Insurance

SG's Central Provident Fund updates interest rates, Basic Healthcare Sum for 2025

BHS for members below 65 will increase from $52,929 to $55,890.

AM Best forecasts steady earnings for Starr International Insurance

Whilst investment returns remain modest, they contribute stable income. 

HK warns of fake elderly medical insurance ads

It clarified that it has never published nor authorised such advertisements.

Munich Re eyes $6.3b net profit in 2025

The company expects group insurance revenue to reach $67.2b.

Tune Protect Re stabilises post-COVID with strong returns: AM Best

Its balance sheet is expected to remain solid in the medium term.

Insurers plan increased use of facultative reinsurance by 2025

Yet, over half of decision makers identified capacity as a major obstacle.

Howden Asia reels in new deputy CEO

His start date is subject to fulfilling his contractual obligations with current employer.

Vietnamese insurer cuts profit forecast after Typhoon Yagi

Bao Minh’s board proposed keeping its revenue target at $268m.

Korean Re's focus on profitable lines boosts outlook

It’s operating performance remains adequate, with an ROE of 9.5%.

Beazley unveils new head of cyber risks

They previously served as head of International Cyber for over a decade.

Top 50 list shows recovery in Hong Kong’s insurance premiums

Only four segments in the top 10, all life insurers, posted growth in 2023.

Taiwan life insurance set for 5% to 10% growth in 2025

The TII also estimates a renewal premium growth rate of approximately 5%.

How much do Malaysian FI boards really cost?

Board chair retainer fees were typically 1.3 to two times higher than other board members.

Lockton launches Global Parametric Insurance Practice

The parametric insurance market is set to reach $39.3b by 2032.

Pru Life UK launches PRULink Flexi Income Fund in the Philippines

The fund aims to provide a steady source of income through monthly payouts.

What business risks insurers need to be aware of this 2025

Labour and talent shortages have overtaken economic concerns, said business leaders.