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About nine in 10 Indian tourists think of buying travel insurance

Only 76% of respondents said they bought insurance for their most recent trip.
6 hours ago

About nine in 10 Indian tourists think of buying travel insurance

Only 76% of respondents said they bought insurance for their most recent trip.
6 hours ago

Study shows how resilient Singaporeans are: Income Insurance

Overall, Singaporeans were marked as resilient in wellbeing but could still be nurtured.
6 hours ago

Only 12% of Asia’s economic losses are insured, the smallest in the world: Verisk

The region’s aggregate average annual loss stood at $20.5b.
1 day ago

Bupa names Fiona Harris as new managing director in Hong Kong

She will begin her new role beginning 3 October.
2 days ago

PH congressman proposes 2% tax collection on non-life premiums

Currently, only life insurance premiums are taxed in the country.
2 days ago

Hong Kong imposes changes to mortgage insurance plan

Previously, mortgage insurance was only for properties under construction with a property value of up to HK$6m.
2 days ago

Lloyd’s of London and UNCDF extend arms to climate-vulnerable nations

The partnership will also aim to replicate this model in other regions, including Asia and parts of Africa.
3 days ago

Singlife’s rebranded investment platform allies with BlackRock to produce tri-offering

More investment solutions are to be expected in the coming months.
3 days ago

New framework catapults Singapore’s insurance sector resilience: S&P Global Ratings

Although the framework could raise operational costs, it will run some benefits.
3 days ago

Singlife inks deal with AIC, Homage for long-term care

Singapore is currently facing the challenge of rapid aging.
3 days ago

August’s weather turmoil caused claim payments to reach Y40b – GIAJ

This was driven by a rainy season front and Typhoon Mawar.
3 days ago

AIA recruits independent non-executive director

She has various experiences in the financial sector.
3 days ago

India sets open house for insurtechs, fintechs to collaborate

This will be held every 15th day of the month.
3 days ago

Generali GC&C boosts Asia team

The insurer has appointed two new heads.
4 days ago

S.K.’s FSC raises KRW73.8t in policy funds for venture capital in FIs

This exceeded the initial supply plan of 66.7% by August and achieved 80.4% of the annual target.
4 days ago

The Philippines’ life insurance sector climbs 9.6% YoY in Q2

This was driven by the surge recorded in premium collections from traditional life insurance products.
4 days ago

GIAJ’s Chairman shares major initiatives to address shortcomings in the industry

It emphasises preventative measures against fraudulent insurance claims and prove-fixing practices.
4 days ago