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This week in insurance: GAIP’s new CEO, Zurich offers takaful on Shopee, Japan's worker shortage
This week in insurance: GAIP’s new CEO, Zurich offers takaful on Shopee, Japan's worker shortage
Hong Kong travellers also rush to buy insurance amidst safety concerns.
1 day ago
Bangkok Bank, Bangkok Life Assurance offer special deposit rate for life insurance customers
Its 2.5% per annum on top of the normal fixed deposit rates.
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WTW expands Luke Ware’s duties with Asia leadership appointment
He has over two decades of experience.
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Hong Kong Insurance Authority welcomes re-domicile bill passage
HKIA CEO said the legislation offers a simpler and more cost-effective pathway.
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Zurich Insurance appoints Pitsikas as head of SME APAC
He will report to Sean Walker, head of Commercial Insurance.
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Retirement savings insufficient for 82% of Taiwan’s prime-age workers
Healthcare costs beyond social insurance emerged as the most pressing concern.
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India's life insurers report 8.4% rise in premiums for April 2025
Growth in individual non-single premium policies declined by 13.6% YoY.
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Future Generali expands health insurance offering amidst medical cost surge
Over 80% are uncertain about whether their current health insurance is sufficient.
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Magma General expands motor insurance reach via Toyota Tsusho tie-up
TTIBI will distribute Magma’s motor insurance products through its network of 150 dealers.
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Integrated Shield Plans coverage expands to 2.98m Singaporean residents in Q1 2025
This marks an increase of 44,000 more residents.
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Hong Kong travellers boost insurance uptake on personal safety concerns
Notably, the fear of losing travel documents is higher.
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Singlife launches investment-linked plan with flexible premium options
Premium payments can be made via a lump-sum or over three, five, or 10 years.
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87% of Singaporeans eye travel insurance purchase this year
Travellers said they want to be covered against scams or theft.
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Zurich Insurance calls for stronger public-private coordination on climate risks
Extreme weather events caused ~$2t in economic losses over the past decade.
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Why 9 in 10 Japanese want to purchase travel insurance this year
More than half will access travel insurance through credit card benefits.
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Singapore life insurance industry sees 10.9% growth in Q1 2025 premiums
The growth was led by the double-digit increase in annual premium policies.
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Q1 2025 natural disasters cost APAC billions, insurance coverage limited
In Q1 2025, South Korea and Japan faced significant wildfire activity.
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