APAC
Specialist Risk Group appoints new leader for risk and compliance
Specialist Risk Group appoints new leader for risk and compliance
She will report to CEO Warren Downey.
IAIS sets global roadmap with 2025-2029 plan on resilience
Climate change, digital, and cyber are core themes for the coming years.
Swiss Re net income falls 12% in 9M 2024
In the third quarter, its net income was $102m.
HDI Global launches first complete ESG liability coverage worldwide
It was initially offered in Italy, Spain, and Portugal.
Global R&W claims notifications fall 21%
APAC, however, reported the lowest R&W notifications in three years.
3 in 10 diabetics struggle to afford appropriate care, coverage
Mental health is also affected, as 65% of diabetics report negative impacts.
APAC’s affluent move $700b to digital wealth management
These firms are adopting hybrid models that combine digital tools with limited human assistance.
Pet insurance market to grow $30.1b by 2028
Estimates show more than 500 million companion animals in the world.
Q3 insurtech investments reach $1.38b, highest since 2023
63.4% of Q3 2024 deals are directed at AI-centered insurtechs.
Insurance firms lag in climate committees
Yet, 70% of firms view climate risk as central.
Car Insurance Aggregators market to hit $5b in 2024
It is also forecasted to see a CAGR of 12.2% through 2028.
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.
Global Reinsurers’ ROE surpasses cost of equity in 2023
ROE of reinsurers reached 22% last year.
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.
Commentary
AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work