Insurance

Economic, financial volatility push Japanese insurers towards hybrids

They can withstand the downsides through low financial leverage and strong earnings.

Economic, financial volatility push Japanese insurers towards hybrids

They can withstand the downsides through low financial leverage and strong earnings.

Singapore general insurance sector posts $28m underwriting loss for 2019

The top five segments accounted for a combined $43.4m underwriting loss.

Japan, Korean insurers to see dampened sales as COVID claims rise

Both countries will see an increase in death claims.

Prudential Thailand, TMB Bank sign bancassurance venture

The insurer will provide health solutions to TMB clients for 15 years.

AIA Hong Kong rolls out COVID mobile alert app

Both AIA and non-AIA clients can receive information on cases across the city.

Australia's insurance sector post strong returns despite dampened ROE: analysts

The sector will reach an ROE of 15% this year, lower than last year’s 16%.

DBS extends enrollment deadline for COVID-19 relief insurance

The policy recorded more than 52,000 sign-ups in a day during its peak.

AIA Singapore launches new policy features vs COVID-19

The enhancements are available to HealthShield Gold Max policyholders.

AIA Singapore's 2019 operating profit hikes 6% to $583m

Total weighted premium income rose 8% to $2.91m.

Why you shouldn't miss the inaugural Insurance Asia Forum 2020

Hear from the region’s top insurance execs on how to stay ahead of changing industry trends.

Bancassurance in Asia

Delivering a step-change in value.

Prudential Singapore, UOB launch women's savings account

It offers free insurance coverage against six women-related cancers.

LIA Singapore re-elects president, deputy presidents

Members of Life Insurance Association, Singapore (LIA Singapore) have re-elected Khor Hock Seng as President for a second consecutive term in office...

AXA Singapore names new Managing Director for Retail and Health

Julien Callard has undertaken various roles in AXA Group since 2000.

Tokio Marine, Horangi partner for cybersecurity services

A cybersecurity insurance policy will be granted, with possible rebates.

AXA rolls out COVID-19 care package

Customers hospitalised due to the virus will receive $200 per day.