Insurance

Taishan P&C’s efforts to improve underwriting boost

Increased investment in asset management products has slightly reduced liquidity.

Taishan P&C’s efforts to improve underwriting boost

Increased investment in asset management products has slightly reduced liquidity.

Insurance authority intervenes amidst Tahoe Life financial woes

Despite appointing advisors in 2023, the insurer failed to provide deliverables.

China Re to expand role in agri and catastrophe coverage

The group is also likely to continue its international expansion.

Zurich Australia becomes preferred insurer of Tesla

The CEO said there has been an uptick in EV demand.

MSI China’s capital buffers stay healthy in 2024

The insurer's Japanese-related business will continue to drive its underwriting profit.

Malaysian motor insurance set for 7.5% growth by 2028

The industry is seen to account for more than 45% of the general insurance sector.

WTW reels in new president for risk and broking

She has over two decades of experience in the industry.

Cyber insurance faces up to 10% loss from CrowdOut

Insured losses for standalone cyber insurance to reach up to $1.5b.

Embedded value of Asia's life insurers grows 7.2% in 2023

Japan and Taiwan post strong gains in insurer-embedded value.

Red flags raised in Singapore's malpractice claims environment

These cases could see increased awards and higher premiums.

Sompo China secures strong solvency amid dividends

In 2024, it paid $8.6m in dividends, representing 80% of its 2023 earnings.

WTW’s net income surges 48% YoY in Q2 2024

Its revenue increased by 5% YoY to $2.3b.

Blue to partner with over 100 brokers in 2 years through new channel

The first product available is the 25-year participating life insurance plan.

Insured losses to reach $1.08b in CrowdStrike fallout

This is equivalent to about a fifth of the total financial loss of $5.4b.

Bigmotor scandal exposes thousands of fraudulent claims

About 30% of claims investigated in the past 5-8 years were fraudulent.

Fitch sees progress in China's insurance regulations

The industry has begun to embrace the IFRS 17 standards.