Insurance

AXA launches digital insurance with Ant Bank, AlipayHK tie-up

It will use AXA’s portfolio and Ant Bank and AlipayHK’s “E-wallet X Digital Bank”.

AM Best expects stable earnings from PVI Insurance’s underwriting

Although, investment portfolio carries moderate risk.

Taiwan insurers’ pre-tax profit rises 3.1% YoY in February 2025

Life insurance enterprises accounted for $1.64b of the total.

How well do Australian’s know about tiered private hospital insurance system?

13% said the tier system is as confusing as the previous insurer-specific policies.

Ping An cuts carbon footprint by 8% in 2024

It also boasts of a stable business performance last year.

Health insurance coverage in India projected to reach 50% by 2025

Yet, rural healthcare infrastructure and trained talents remain key challenges.

Gallagher Re sees increased capacity, flexibility for reinsurance buyers

Many reinsurers also anticipate double-digit returns on equity in 2025.

Insurance M&A expected to rebound in 2025 with investor confidence

Asia may see more inbound M&A, driven in part by currency advantages for US buyers.

Insurers urged to modernise amidst looming talent shortages: Bain & Co.

Life insurers are struggling to stay relevant, especially amongst younger consumers.

ICA reports 95,000 claims from Cyclone Alfred damage

The cyclone and floods have exceeded A$1.2b in insurance losses.

Regulators monitor insurers' exposure to alternative assets

Efforts aimed at improving consistency may have immediate effects in private credit market.

Japanese insurers expand overseas amidst domestic slowdown

AM Best forecasts sluggish growth in in-force premiums.