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 life insurance regulator offers six-month grace period for premiums
Policies will remain valid throughout the period.
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.
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Hear from the region’s top insurance execs on how to stay ahead of changing industry trends.
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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.
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