Insurance
bolttech Insurance steadies outlook with health line shift: Fitch Ratings
bolttech Insurance steadies outlook with health line shift: Fitch Ratings
Its net income dipped last year due to slower topline growth and adverse motor claims.
Parametric insurance sees 12.6% CAGR through 2034
China is expected to be one of the fastest-growing parametric insurance markets.
Manulife Singapore rolls out AI tools with advisory milestones
The firm targets 50,000 personalised portfolio check-ins annually.
YAS deploys AI to adjust premiums for Hong Kong taxis
It will initially cover around 1,000 hybrid and electric taxis.
Indian Gen Z leads Millennials in health insurance knowledge: survey
Nearly 1 in 3 Indian Gen Zers said they are very confident about their understanding of it.
Chola MS General Insurance expands North India presence with new office
The New Delhi facility is Chola MS’s 17th company-owned office in India.
Willis appoints Daphne Duan as Asia risk consulting director
She joins Willis from Marsh Asia.
Global firms eye Hong Kong captives to manage risk
Self-insurance could lower premiums over time and improve liquidity.
Cyber insurance in 2025: What every business needs to know
On average, Indian companies were subject to 2,807 weekly cyberattacks in early 2024. Alarmingly, this figure marks a 33% jump from the previous year...
Is transformation worth it? A grounded look at technology in Southeast Asia’s insurance brokerage landscape
Across Southeast Asia, brokers are looking for solutions that fit their reality, not Silicon Valley’s assumptions.
Why renewables remain a challenge for insurers
The market has a mixed record of delivering profits to insurers.
Allianz Commercial names Nina Simons as global head of MidCorp underwriting
Simons has been with Allianz for 15 years.
Markel creates casualty role in Singapore, appoints Sim
Sim has over 20 years of experience in casualty underwriting.
Mitsui Sumitomo, Aioi Nissay Dowa maintain capital strength ahead of 2027 merger
Overseas operations now contribute around 40% of premium income.
Deloitte sees AI aiding insurers in climate risk resilience
AI could prevent around $70b in infrastructure losses yearly.
Cathay Financial to stay resilient despite earnings drop: Moody’s
Cathay Life is projected to retain its lead in Taiwan's life insurance market.
Income Insurance defends failed Allianz deal as capital boost
Chariman Ong also announced his decision to step down after seven years.
Commentary
AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work