Insurance
AIA Singapore goes on hiring spree for financial associate consultants
AIA Singapore goes on hiring spree for financial associate consultants
The firm opened 500 positions along with the launch of its Financial Associate Scheme.
Shopee enters Philippine insurance market
SeaInsure is a non-life insurer owned by business tycoon Forrest Li.
Seven Taiwan insurers fails to collect $100m interest on Russian bond
This is the first time Russia has defaulted on its international bonds.
Munich Re names Tobias Frenz as CEO of Singapore branch
He will continue to be based in Singapore.
Sun Life Hong Kong names new general manager for life and health
She is tasked with the firm's business strategy for the Greater Bay Area.
NTUC Income to cover 54,000 students in expanded insurance cover scheme
The free insurance cover is available to eligible students from low-income families.
Allianz Taiwan is a mid-sized fish in a big pond: Moody’s
It is one of the top three investment-linked product underwriters in Taiwan.
China Taiping Insurance announces new Singapore chief
He was formerly part of the Singapore business back in 2006.
Thai Life targets $1b IPO
This could be the largest equity capital market deal in SEA this year.
Top three things killing the insurance industry
Thanks to these threats, 54% of insurers had an ROE below their cost of equity.
How Emma transforms AXA Mandiri's digital strategies
Emma is an all-in-one digital platform that meets the customers' needs, from purchasing an insurance policy to booking gym classes.
WTW names new APAC head of Financial Solutions
The new appointee will be based in Singapore.
No insurance payout for Hong Kong’s controversial Jumbo Floating Restaurant
The vessel reportedly capsized near the Paracel Islands in the South China Sea.
Japanese life segment stands strong as firms maintain solid capital positions: AM Best
Several tailwind factors improved overall business conditions.
Climate risk is burning billions and Asia remains vulnerable
In 2021, the largest recorded natural disaster in the region cost over $2b.
Everest Insurance gets regulator nod for Singapore entity
This marks the global insurer's official entrance to the Asian market.
India’s recently cancelled cricket match triggers $5.75m in insurance claims
The cancellation of the recent match triggered several claims.
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