New Zealand

Worldcare rebrands as Allianz Travel Insurance in New Zealand

It now allows travellers to customise insurance packages.

Hanwha Life acquires 75% stake in US firm Velocity Clearing

It aims to establish a foothold in the US financial sector.

Reinsurance costs challenge New Zealand insurance earnings

2024 experienced fewer significant weather events, alleviating claims expenses.

Flood infrastructure saves 10x rebuilding costs

Climate change is expected to drive up these losses further.

Loyalty costs Australians in insurance premiums

1 in 3 who expressed satisfaction with providers rarely or never compare policies.

India, Philippines pension systems lack adequacy: Mercer

A score below 35 would indicate serious deficiencies.

Why ageing Asians prefer critical illness coverage

Japan and India have the largest share of life insurance ownership.

Quest Insurance to maintain strong capitalisation

However, future loss ratios are expected to rise.

Beneficial Insurance boasts 36.1% return on equity

Beneficial’s risk-adjusted capitalisation was strongest level as of 31 March.

UniMed’s capitalisation hits strongest level in 2023

Thanks to low underwriting leverage and moderate investment risk. 

Delta International shows solid underwriting in APAC markets

AM Best said the insurer’s tech infrastructure boosted overall GWPs.

Co-op Life benefits from favourable underwriting results

AM Best expects continued robust pricing and positive investment income.