Insurance
Low interest rate environment threatens South Korean life insurers' profits: report
Premium growth is suppressed by a weak economy and reduction of sales.
Low interest rate environment threatens South Korean life insurers' profits: report
Premium growth is suppressed by a weak economy and reduction of sales.
Singaporean insurance platform Singsaver secures brokerage license
They launched a platform that aims to tap into the $4b-worth local insurance market.
Singaporean regulator co-launches steering committee for the local insurance industry
It will monitor trends and identify emerging issues, collaborate with MAS on initiatives.
Indian insurers see modest growth for FY2020 at 4-15%
Coverage stocks will likely meet annual premium equivalent (APE) growth expectations.
Ping An invests $70m in Indian auto tech firm CarDekho
This is Ping An’s first venture investment in India.
Thai general insurance to hit $9.1b in 2019
Gross written premiums reached a CAGR of 3.1% between 2014 and 2018.
MS&AD and Manulife vie for Aviva's selected SEA assets
Aviva is seeking about $3b from the sale of its Singapore and Vietnam assets.
AXA Hong Kong's LifeDelight Insurance Plan goes live
The new plan offers life protection up to age 138.
Fintech and deeptech innovation take center stage in Singapore
SFF X SWITCH will be held from November 11-15.
New business premiums in life insurance down 2% to $1.97b in H1
The decline in single premium policies dragged half-year figures.
Beyond Japan: Sompo Holdings Asia's journey towards a sturdy retail platform
The insurer seeks to build and reinforce brand awareness for direct consumers in key Asia Pacific markets.
Here are the winners of the Insurance Asia Awards 2019
Over a hundred top executives graced the event.
AXA Insurance launches issuance investment-linked plan
Customers can choose a mortgage insurance premium running from 10-30 years.
Singapore's life insurance premiums to grow 5% in 2020
It will benefit from sustained demand for annual premium products.
Sompo Insurance Singapore names Pui Phusangmook as CEO
He previously served as CEO of AXA Insurance Singapore.
How much are Singaporeans covered by public health insurance?
Nearly 7 in 10 are already covered by the Integrated Shield plan in 2017.
Bupa Hong Kong launches health insurance plan under VHIS
Bupa MyFlexi VHIS Plan offers 270 days hospitalisation coverage.
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