APAC

Boosting non-life insurance profitability to strengthen ‘vital role’ as a financial safety net: Swiss Re

An ongoing imbalance in the demand and supply of non-life insurance is predicted.

Boosting non-life insurance profitability to strengthen ‘vital role’ as a financial safety net: Swiss Re

An ongoing imbalance in the demand and supply of non-life insurance is predicted.

Aon appoints new head of construction and infrastructure for Asia

He has been in the insurance and construction industry for 23 years.

International Union of Marine Insurance release advice on proper handling of EVs

The report is to advise on early fire detection and quick solutions.

APAC to lead microinsurance market – report

Globally, the segment’s CAGR is forecast to rise 6.2% by 2031.

APAC amongst fastest growing cyber insurance market: S&P Global

It grew 51.2% in the past five years but remains the second smallest market globally.

CDP urges insurers and other FIs to integrate system-wide transformation for nature-related risks

Insurers have incorporated climate change risk and opportunity in their portfolios more than water or forest-related.

Top 20 APAC insurers average 8.2% in premium growth – GlobalData

Rate hikes and macroeconomic uncertainty remain a concern for APAC insurers.

Unrealised losses to fly by top 20 reinsurers: S&P Global

About 25% of the total unrealised losses will reverse by the end of the year.

Pacific Life Re names Vasan Errakiah as Asia general manager

He will join the insurer’s Asia Executive Committee.

Allianz APAC shows solid H1 performance

Its L/H and P&C segments saw annual increments.

About six of 10 financial leaders expect revenue to jump 10% in three years

64% of consumers trust established banks for insurance purchases.

Aijiao Ruan becomes senior underwriter at AXA XL Insurance Asia

She will take on the underwriting of the Specie business.

Zurich Asia Pacific new business premiums up 43% in H1

Commercial premiums grew 11% whilst retail premiums were up by 17%.

Global M&A landslides in H1 2023, APAC falls 9%

Insurer M&A downfall will not stay long, the firm said.