Insurance

Labuan Reinsurance solvency remains robust

The company’s underwriting performance has shown consistent gains in 2023.

Suncorp Group's outlook challenged from higher risks, costs challenges

Despite this, SGL's prescribed capital amount coverage remains robust.

Dai-ichi Life H1 net income up 27% to $960m in H1 2024

However, premiums declined 6.3% YoY to $6.99b.

Only 20% of insurers assess tech risks fully

50% of CROs are already using early-warning KPIs to monitor risks.

FM appoints new COO

Hodge joined FM in 1990.

AI and data at the core of Prudential’s tech strategy

Cloud, AI, and data are driving Prudential’s tech-led evolution.

P&C insurers face strategic pressure as growth in premiums slows: McKinsey

The average combined ratio improved to about 91% in 2023 driven by rate increases.

Zurich Malaysia offers motorcycle insurance on Shopee

It includes add-ons like passenger liability, natural disaster protection, and strike coverage.

Fujitsu, SAP Fioneer launch cloud platform for insurers

It aims to help insurers modernise operations.

APAC insurers face tighter capital buffers

Some markets are not required to hold explicit capital against the illiquidity risk of private debt investments.

Taiwan's general insurance to grow 6.8% annually to 2028

The industry is forecast to grow by 9% in 2024.

Asia leads in embedded insurance, set to reach $170b by 2030

70% of global losses between 2016 and 2023 from natural disasters are uninsured.

Chow Tai Fook boosts CTF Life's brand in Hong Kong: Fitch Ratings

This move contributed to a market share increase to 2.7% in the first half of 2024.

Taiwan reports growth in foreign-currency insurance end-August

Traditional insurance products accounted for 84% of the total.