Insurance

Damaged or lost phones cost New Zealanders $7.58m a year

The data comes from 35,899 contents insurance claims from State Insurance.

Damaged or lost phones cost New Zealanders $7.58m a year

The data comes from 35,899 contents insurance claims from State Insurance.

New Zealand banks and insurers returns $93.86m after conduct and culture review

The joint review of banks and life insurers was conducted between 2018 to 2019.

Almost 4 in 5 people in Asia are interested in mental health insurance

Multiple challenges like stigma and cost, however, are hindering most to seek help.

Former AIA director joins Manulife as new chief

The new chief brings with him 20 years of experience in the insurance and finance industry.

How do Hong Kongers fare in their retirement preparations

Two out of five are hoping to retire before their 60s, Sun Life reveals.

South Korea reinsurance industry to reach $11.9b in 2026

Climate change and regulatory developments continue to be their drivers.

AVA Singapore rebrands into bolttech

This follows after bolttech acquired AVA in February.

Manulife launches new flexible retirement insurance plan in Singapore

Policy owners can choose to retire with a stream of income or receive a lump sum.

Cover Genius link arms with Turkish Airlines to embed insurance protection for travellers

Passengers of the airline are protected when they fly both international and domestic.

bolttech acquires majority share in Indonesian insurance broker

The acquisition bolsters the insurtech’s insurance exchange capabilities in the country.

Great Eastern launches two critical illness cover

The new product aims to solve the concerns over the costs of managing CI.

Tokio Marine gives appreciation treat to Singapore General Hospital staff

This is part of the insurer’s “Caring From Top To Toe” campaign.

Allianz General launches fast flood claims initiative in Malaysia

Policyholders are entitled to avail of towing assistance or expedite claims.

Thai Life buoyed by growth of new business premiums

An analyst predicts that this growth will continue to 2024.

Is climate risk getting too hot to handle for reinsurers?

Analyst says governments will link arms with reinsurers to fortify natural disaster defense.

Swiss Re and Indonesia Re partners to enhance digital accessibility in Indonesia

More than 70 reinsurers will benefit from this collaboration.