Insurance

Peak Re names Stephen Roder as independent non-executive director

He also becomes a member of various board committees effective 2 May 2018.

Peak Re names Stephen Roder as independent non-executive director

He also becomes a member of various board committees effective 2 May 2018.

Hong Kong insurance tax bill gazetted

It enables a tax deduction for residents buying health insurance under the VHIS.

New Zealand regulator alarmed by $34m spent on insurers' non financial incentives

Trips, business support and conferences may influence insurers’ exercise of duty.

Chinese insurers defy deleveraging campaign by ramping up alternative asset allocation

Such assets offer higher returns of 9.42% than 5% on average offered by corporate bonds.

HSBC Insurance rolls out digital insurance platform

It currently offers two life insurance solutions.

Tokio Marine Singapore enhances chatbot with calculator feature

Users can now see for themselves the gap between their income and insurance coverage.

Singapore life insurance premiums up 14% to $689.23m in Q1

Linked policies led the charge after surging 82% in Q1.

AXA Insurance appoints Sean Goh as managing director of Life Strategic Business Unit in Singapore

He takes over from Neil Frith who will be moving to a new role based in Spain.

Singapore battered by massive $669.97b mortality and critical illness gap

This represents the gap residents must cover in case of emergencies rendering them unable to work and provide for their families' financial needs.

Great Eastern profits ballooned 68% to $115.02m in Q1

Thanks to the insurer’s booming business in Singapore.

AIA new business value up 26% in Q1

Sales to China buoyed the insurer's profitability and may soon become its biggest market.

China's insurers remain flush with money

Average comprehensive solvency ratios of life and P&C insurers remained above 200% as of end 2017.

FWD to offer insurance products on blockchain platform

The company’s customers can now manage their insurance needs on PolicyPal Network.

Singapore to roll out blockchain-powered insurance ecosystem

Deloitte, FWD and Ziliqa are amongst the launching partners.

Ping An profits up 12.5% to $4.57b in Q1

Strong performance from the life and health segment boosted quarterly earnings.

Manulife Asset Management Services Berhad unveils Shariah fund

It aims to provide diversified Shariah-compliant equity opportunities for investors.

Aetna International launches health clinic in Thailand

The family clinic, located in Nichada district, aims to provide community healthcare services.