Insurance
Markel Insurance launches clinical trials coverage in 100 jurisdictions
Markel Insurance launches clinical trials coverage in 100 jurisdictions
It is tailored to meet local regulatory requirements.
Blue Cross premiums surge 22.1% YoY in 2024
The insurer’s non-medical business grew by 31.7%.
Insured losses to surpass $200b in 2025 as risks escalate: Geneva Association
The institutions also emphasised how P&C re/insurance can help mitigate challenges.
Japan’s insurers disbursed $730m on disasters including Noto quake
Ishikawa Prefecture recorded the highest payouts.
Allianz Partners names new head of insurer network
He joined Allianz Consulting as a senior advisor in 2023.
Amundi names Jian Xiong Asia insurance specialist in Singapore
Xiong brings over 15 years of experience.
Mainland visitor volumes plateau as Hong Kong life insurance steadies
Tourism volume tempers optimism for a large rebound in cross-border life insurance.
Sompo names Nicholas Walsh to succeed Shea as SIH board chair
Walsh brings over 50 years of insurance industry experience.
FWD launches cross-border medical plans amidst rising demand in GBA
Nearly a third of residents have sought treatment in China.
APAC insurers brace for trade risks with strong capital buffers: S&P
Shocks will be widespread but will not be evenly distributed across the sector.
MSIG, Bank of China and China Pacific ink bancassurance deal in Thailand
It aims to leverage the $5.2b in new Chinese investments entering Thailand in 2024.
Allianz Trade taps Rodrigo Jimenez as APAC CEO
He will replace Paul Flanagan, who is retiring after 34 years.
FM unveils $1b membership credit for policyholders in 2025–2026
Policyholders with 10 to fewer than 15 years will receive 12.5%.
Fine art insurance market set to reach $838.4b by 2034
APAC is seen as the fastest-growing region.
AXA Hong Kong launches endoscopy concierge for cross-border healthcare
The plan expands coverage beyond lung and breast cancer.
Earthquake insurance market projected to reach $13.6b by 2034
This represents a compound annual growth rate of 6.0%.
HSBC’s subsidiary approved as first captive insurer in Hong Kong
The government imposed a 50% tax concession for local captive insurers.
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