APAC
APAC’s affluent move $700b to digital wealth management
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.
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.
Commentary
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