Insurance
Global cyber insurance market to see 50% growth in next five years: Swiss Re
Global cyber insurance market to see 50% growth in next five years: Swiss Re
Swiss Re said no country has fully realised the economic potential of digital technology in the insurance sector.
Liberty Mutual Re names Alex Koh as senior underwriter in Singapore
Koh will be managing and expanding LM Re's existing reinsurance portfolio.
India’s first-year premiums contraction eases in September
The month recorded a 15.5% drop, smaller than the 18.5% in August.
Tonik digital bank enters the insurance market
The partnership with Sun Life Grepa will offer credit life and disability insurance.
Nearly 2 in 5 of SEA’s L&H premiums now from bancassurance: Swiss Re
But many customers don’t trust bank sales representatives as much, the study found.
FWD Philippines launches insurance plan for gamers
Customers can opt to add critical illness benefit, accidental death coverage, or both.
Bangladesh’s general insurance industry to see 8.8% CAGR in 2027: GlobalData
Its gross written premiums will reach $809m by 2027.
Generali Malaysia unveils new model branch for customer-centricity
It is located at Pusat Komersial Saujana, Seremban 2 Heights.
Bharti Group to purchase AXA’s stake in India joint venture: Report
It’s not yet clear if AXA is exiting the Indian insurance market.
IRDAI to improve insurance accessibility in 'every nook and corner' of India
The regulator wants to ensure that each area has a dedicated "vahak" to sell and service straightforward insurance products.
APRA, ASIC publish papers for industry’s data collection
This aims to assist the industry in conducting detailed assessments of risks.
The general secretary of EAIC urges insurers to strengthen focus on ESG
EAIC said it serves as a platform for neighbouring countries in Asia to exchange information.
China could face $4.6t in economic losses if extreme weather conditions persist in five years
Asia Pacific follows closely at $4.5t.
Singapore’s general insurance industry to hit S$7.35b in 2028
The industry will grow at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 5.8%.
Prudential expands hospital coverage in Chinese mainland
It is the first insurer in Hong Kong to cover all Class 3 public hospitals and Class 2A hospitals.
Etiqa shares how its small beginnings can create a name in the insurance industry
Customer centricity, modern capabilities, and humanising the insurance offerings can make a difference, says the CEO.
Allianz Partners teams up with bolttech to launch embedded insurance in APAC
The two will jointly provided embedded device and appliance insurance.
Commentary
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