APAC

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.

Zurich’s P&C segment in Asia grows 4% YoY in 9M 2024

The Life insurance segment saw its new business premiums increase by 6%.

Aon to support Asia’s low-carbon investments with AIGCC

Aon aims to develop market-based climate solutions.

APAC sees rising demand for cyber, EV insurance

Motor insurance remains the largest non-life segment, representing 41% of premiums.

PCRIC, WTW enhance pacific disaster coverage

PCRIC will provide coverage against tropical cyclones, heavy rain, earthquakes, and tsunamis.

Manulife Asia Q3 2024 net income surges nearly ten-fold

The group bagged a Q3 2024 net income of $1.8b.

Brokers must ensure timely claim notification: Clyde & Co.

Some policies allow, but don’t mandate, policyholders to notify any potential claims.

Miller names new chief information officer

He has over 30 years of experience in IT.

Swiss Re sells iptiQ's European P&C unit to Allianz Direct

This move brings over 130,000 iptiQ customers into Allianz Direct's portfolio.

Great Eastern’s 9M 2024 earnings jump 39% YoY

Total weighted new sales and new business embedded value rose 19% YoY.\

Prudential’s APE sales up 7% to $5b for 9M 2024

Bancassurance sales were up 21% year-to-date.

Generative AI slashes P&C claim times by 50% – Bain & Co.

It could also decrease loss-adjusting costs by 20% to 25%.