Insurance

FM appoints new COO

Hodge joined FM in 1990.

AI and data at the core of Prudential’s tech strategy

Cloud, AI, and data are driving Prudential’s tech-led evolution.

P&C insurers face strategic pressure as growth in premiums slows: McKinsey

The average combined ratio improved to about 91% in 2023 driven by rate increases.

Zurich Malaysia offers motorcycle insurance on Shopee

It includes add-ons like passenger liability, natural disaster protection, and strike coverage.

Fujitsu, SAP Fioneer launch cloud platform for insurers

It aims to help insurers modernise operations.

APAC insurers face tighter capital buffers

Some markets are not required to hold explicit capital against the illiquidity risk of private debt investments.

Taiwan's general insurance to grow 6.8% annually to 2028

The industry is forecast to grow by 9% in 2024.

Asia leads in embedded insurance, set to reach $170b by 2030

70% of global losses between 2016 and 2023 from natural disasters are uninsured.

Chow Tai Fook boosts CTF Life's brand in Hong Kong: Fitch Ratings

This move contributed to a market share increase to 2.7% in the first half of 2024.

Taiwan reports growth in foreign-currency insurance end-August

Traditional insurance products accounted for 84% of the total.

Asuransi Wahana Tata’s premium retention drops to 36% in 2024

Its combined ratio increased due to higher property claims and lower net premiums earned.

Mitsui, Argyle boost SME insurance in Australia

Argyle will provide a business insurance package with a combined limit of up to $7m.

Taiwan life insurers see mixed Q3 2024 results

The FSC approved 240 spillover-effect insurance products from 15 life insurers.