Insurance

Actuaries Institute seeks fairer insurance

The paper found that existing customers are charged more than new clients.

HNB Assurance expected to boost profitability

Non-life premiums increased 14% in H1 2024.

P&C insurance profits bolster ZhongAn's performance

AM Best expects ZhongAn’s to continue facing challenges from investment fluctuations.

Q3 insurtech investments reach $1.38b, highest since 2023

63.4% of Q3 2024 deals are directed at AI-centered insurtechs. 

Flood infrastructure saves 10x rebuilding costs

Climate change is expected to drive up these losses further.

Insurance firms lag in climate committees

Yet, 70% of firms view climate risk as central.

Loyalty costs Australians in insurance premiums

1 in 3 who expressed satisfaction with providers rarely or never compare policies.

SG expands MediShield Life healthcare coverage, raises premium subsidies

The government will expand coverage for mental health and outpatient services and provide premium top-ups.

Car Insurance Aggregators market to hit $5b in 2024

It is also forecasted to see a CAGR of 12.2% through 2028.

KB Insurance stability supported by strong CSM in long-term plans

Interest income is a key driver of investment profit.

Zurich Malaysia’s new MediAfya+ extends coverage to age 80

MediAfya+ includes deductible choices of $112.91.

SG life sector’s weighted new business premiums surge 24% YoY in 9M 2024

Q3 2024’s weighted new business premiums grew by 18.2% YoY.

Asia’s commercial insurance rates dip 4% in Q3 2024

Global commercial insurance rates fell by 1% in Q3 2024.

HDI Global appoints new CFO from Munich Re subsidiary

He has 25 years of experience within the Munich Re Group.

Over half of insurers penalised for errors

58% of respondents said it takes over five months to implement a rule change.