Insurance
HDI Global names new Hong Kong branch CEO, Director
The new CEO’s role is effective 1 November.
HL Assurance targets early detection with new critical illness plan
The policy offers up to $231,250 coverage.
How have strong investment returns boosted P&I clubs?
It should reduce the likelihood of Unbudgeted Supplementary Calls.
Zurich offers first-in-Malaysia guaranteed dual maturity benefits
After 20 years, customers will receive 530% of the annual premium paid.
Howden steps foot into Japan’s retail insurance broking market
It acquired Foresight Holdings.
Will Taiwan’s non-life sector sustain profit surge beyond 2024?
The sector’s direct written premiums in 7M’24 climbed 11.4% YoY.
ICA appoints Suncorp CEO as new chair
He succeeds Nick Hawkins, who has held the role for two years.
What will drive Hong Kong’s insurance market to reach $127b in 2032?
Chronic diseases and ageing population are driving the demand for life insurance.
Asia grapples with pension system strain as population ages
Emerging markets face a pension savings shortfall of $74t.
Vietnam's health law revision to ensure compatibility with medical laws
The law may also introduce a deadline for the annual audit settlement.
Asia Pacific to lead blockchain in insurance by 2031
Globally, the market could reach $32.9b.
Indonesian insurers’ old-school thinking holds back sector
The industry must digitise to tap the nation’s vast Gen Z and millennial consumers.
How eased C-ROSS Phase II pressures helped China's smaller insurers
Despite a decline to 207% in 2022, core solvency ratio remained stable in 2023.
ABCI maintains solid capital with reinsurance support in 2023
The regulatory solvency ratio stood at 339%, above the 100% minimum.
How is APAC leading with AI to fight insurance fraud?
74% of respondents reported that fraud cases are either stable or increasing.
Vietnam inspects insurers for motor vehicle regulation compliance
Voters reported challenges in claiming compensation.
Commentary
AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work