Insurance

Guy Carpenter estimates CrowdStrike outage loss ~$1b

Guy Carpenter estimates CrowdStrike outage loss ~$1b

A malicious attack on a widely used operating system could birth $2b in losses.

Manulife Asia’s profit quadruples, Hong Kong segment doubles core earnings

The group’s NBV margin improved by 3.4 percentage points.

Global insured NatCat losses hit $60b in H1 2024

The US alone experienced 12 severe storms in H1.

No lifetime cap on Bupa’s latest medical insurance plans

It has annual benefit limits ranging from HK$5m to HK$10m.

China P&I's investment in CMBC dominates asset portfolio

The past five years saw an average return on equity of 5.3%.

China encourages continuous medical insurance participation

Policyholders of 4-straight years are eligible for an annual increase of ~$140.

Vietnam's digital push aids 70% of social insurance payouts

VSS also achieved non-cash payments for 3.4m beneficiaries.

Tesla sets up brokerage to offer insurance in China

The newly established company has a capital of $6.92m.

Talcott Financial enters reinsurance deal in Japan

It also expanded its APAC presence with a new appointment.

What risks insurers warn of in evolving motor insurance sector

Hong Kong’s push for EVs has insurers dissecting the risks and rewards in the evolving motor industry.

Ping An ranks 53rd in the Fortune 500 list 2024

Marking their 15th consecutive year on the list.  

Howden Re boosts cyber reinsurance with new appointment

The company forecasts the cyber insurance market to reach $40b by 2030.

Tokio Marine's Q1 2024 net income surges 55.3% YoY

Its international business reported the largest gains.

Etiqa’s sustainability efforts focus on education and engagement

In 2022, Etiqa’s focus shifted from traditional corporate social responsibility plans.

SBI General Insurance, HSBC seal bancassurance partnership

The bank will offer SBI General Insurance’s entire non-life offerings.