Insurance

India’s non-life premiums rise 6.5% YoY in May

India’s non-life premiums rise 6.5% YoY in May

CareEdge expects standalone health insurers (SAHIs) to continue leading in the retail.

Fukoku Life to sustain earnings growth on wider investment spread

Fitch expects this trend to continue over the next three to five years.

LIC fast-tracks claim payouts for Air India Flight 171 victims

The insurer has introduced concessions to ease the claims process.

Over half of Gen Z cite distrust or confusion over insurance

Fitness programmes or smartwatch discounts were seen as tools to drive engagement.

Over half of Australians open to switching health insurers for perks

Other popular incentives included bonus frequent flyer points.

Aon urges insurers to consider client readiness in cyber cover

It found that cyber events with PR fallout cut value by 27%.

IRDAI directs insurers to expedite Air India Flight 171 claims

Settlement is to be made directly to nominees listed in policies.

Singlife to support customers after Jetstar Asia closure

All claims will be assessed following applicable policy limits.

Philippine pre-need premiums grow 4.4% in early 2025

Total premium income also grew by 4.41% to $105m.

China leads Asia telematics growth with insurer tech adoption

Global expansion is driven by the increased adoption of usage-based insurance.

Fitch expects China United Property Insurance to maintain stable underwriting in 2025

But increased allocation to risky assets may threaten capital and earnings.

Chubb Life opens Hong Kong wealth hub for high-net-worth clients

Chinese visitors alone spent $8b on life, critical illness, and medical policies in 2024.

Erajaya Digital debuts repair and cyber alert service with bolttech

The programme includes repair coverage for physical damage.

Air India crash raises pressure on global aviation reinsurers

Claims from this single event could potentially exceed the entire annual premium.

Tokio Marine sets global AI governance policy with oversight rules

Key provisions ensure AI decisions remain subject to human judgment.