Insurance

AXA sells investment arm to BNP Paribas for $6b

The sale is expected to drag AXA’s earnings by $440m.

Markel Asia grows with key underwriting appointments

Alvernia Xu has been appointed head of Operations in APAC.

Asia Pacific composite insurers exceed profitability standards

Their Fitch-calculated financial leverage ratios stay adequate with their ratings.

Carrot granted exclusive behavioural-based insurance use in auto 

Since the launch of its BBI product, the accident rate amongst its customers has been at 12%.

HKIA fines AIA International $3.0m for AML lapses

The insurer said conclusions were technical in nature with no findings of money laundering activities or inappropriate onboarding.

Vietnam’s non-life sector attracts robust foreign direct investment

Recent regulations supported the industry’s stable outlook.

Dhipaya Insurance’s solid 2023 earnings supported by investment gains

The insurer has a strong presence in Thailand’s non-life insurance market, said AM Best.

United Overseas Insurance’s focus on Singapore market yields stable earnings

UOI's balance sheet strength is supported by its risk-adjusted capitalisation.

NTUC Enterprise, Income Insurance defend Allianz deal amidst stakeholder concerns

Suee Chieh Tan claimed that NTUC Enterprise raised its stake in the co-operative.

Aviation insurance to soar at a 20-year high in 2024

Collision and crash incidents account for 63% of claims in aviation insurance sector.

HKIA bans four, fake certificates in agent applications

Three of the individuals presented certificates from a non-existent university in China.