Insurance
PT Tugu Reasuransi records $7m net profit in H1 2024
PT Tugu Reasuransi records $7m net profit in H1 2024
The company holds an 11% market share in Indonesia's reinsurance sector.
Zopper bags $25m in Series D funding
The company has partnered with 40 insurers and over 2,500 ecosystem players.
Allianz General Malaysia Q3 revenue rises, motor segment expands
Total assets grew 7.8% YTD to $6.15b.
Rising healthcare costs drive growth in Indian insurance: McKinsey
From FY 2020 to FY 2023, the industry saw a CAGR of 11%.
Insurance sector must remain resilient amidst emerging global risks
The sector must build a fair and inclusive market for all consumers.
Australian council backs tech-neutral consumer laws for AI
The council also urged the government to avoid regulatory duplication between the ACL and existing financial legislation.
Global reinsurance poised for growth amidst high interest rates
Higher attachment points in property reinsurance have limited loss frequency.
Singapore’s life insurance slated for $43b premiums in 2029
Due to the ageing population, health awareness, and consumer spending.
Reinsurers set for strong earnings through 2026
There is a growing appetite for tail-risk protection amidst severe NatCat events.
How multinationals can unlock the potential of trade credit insurance
Strong balance sheets can help multinationals achieve this.
APAC emerges as leader in renewables insurance
RE is projected to account for 45% of global electricity generation by 2030.
Nippon Life's capital adequacy amongst strongest of Japanese insurers
The insurer’s core profit margin increased to 13% in 2023 from 11% a year earlier.
Only 14% of rich people prioritise life insurance despite awareness
41% of SEA saw potential family disputes from lack of a plan as top concern.
Premium grows 9.5% in 2023 outpacing nominal global GDP
This was mainly driven by carriers pushing for rate adequacy after high inflation.
Zurich eyes to surpass 23% ROE in next three years
It also aims to achieve core EPS with a CAGR of over 9%.
IFRC-DREF triggers insurance payout after disaster relief demands exceed threshold
The policy provides up to $16.92m in coverage.The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies' Disaster Response Emergency Fund...
Individual health claims rise 29.3% as overall payouts dip in Indonesia
Surrender claims and death claims fell by 13.5% YoY.
Commentary
AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work