Insurance

Swiss Re aims for $4.4b profit in 2025

Life & Health Reinsurance (L&H Re) unit aims for a net income of $1.6b.

Asian Gen Z confident in finance skills, lag in insurance awareness

Gen Z is projected to make up at least 25% of the APAC population by 2025.

Japan P&I Club hikes premiums 7% for 2025

The decision comes as the association grapples with a high volume of claims.

India's non-life insurance sector grows 4.41% YoY in November

Standalone health insurers saw their premiums climb 10% YoY.

India's life insurance sector grows 20% YoY in November

The sector's two-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR) stood at 1.8%.

Sun Life creates new role, appoints Deng to lead Asia operations

He will join the Asia executive team and report directly to Manjit Singh.

PICL to sustain a strong capital level amidst growth: AM Best

However, long-duration policies in PICL's portfolio pose reserving risks.

Manulife Hong Kong partners for cashless medical services

The cashless services cover day-case surgeries at all United Family Hospitals.

Insurtech market set to grow $77b by 2028

However, the high cost of investment remains a key challenge for the industry.

How can insurers seize opportunities amidst heightened volatility?

Key strategies include diversification and setting up rigorous capital models.

Asian life insurers maintain strong capitalisation

Singapore Life and Muang Thai Life exhibit some financial leverage, unlike others.

Insurance could cushion a $14t economic loss from a pandemic scenario

The transportation sector will be significantly hit, which accounts for 10% of the global GDP.

Talanx Group eyes 30% net income growth in 2027

The group raised its earnings targets to over $2.2b for 2025.