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Fund finance market grows, banks leverage non-payment insurance
Fund finance market grows, banks leverage non-payment insurance
Banks seeking capital relief may benefit from insuring fund finance exposures.
Life insurers in Japan to see earnings boost in 2025
Insurers are expanding overseas and non-insurance amidst demographic decline.
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Taiwan, Singapore, and the Philippines recorded positive market growths.
Young Hong Kong travelers lack protection awareness when traveling
One-third of them say travel insurance is unnecessary.
Singapore's life insurance workforce shrinks by 2.3% in 2024
Higher demand was noted in integrated shield plans and riders coverage.
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Guy Carpenter cautioned about evolving threats such as ransomware.
Suncorp's net profit jumps 89% in H1 2025
EPS was A$86.56.
Tokio Marine Kiln unveils new division head
He previously worked at Talbot.
Insurers need to develop new strategies amidst ‘slowbalisation’: Geneva Association
Growth opportunities have been found in political risk and renewable energy insurance.
Japanese life insurers’ premium income doubles to $159b in November
Total assets also doubled to $2.6t.
India's life insurance APE dips 0.9% in January 2025
It was influenced by policy changes in sum assured and commissions.
Sun Life's Q4 net income drops 75% amidst impairment charge
It was partially offset by favourable interest rate impacts.
Tune Protect and Collinson partner for lounge access
It’s available to customers who purchase select AirAsia travel insurance plans.
Philippines’ insurance penetration improves to 1.7%
The average insurance spending per capita, likewise, climbed to $66.2.
Guaranteed auto protection insurance market slated for 7% CAGR through 2032
Automobile industry and awareness in China are driving GAP insurance adoption.
India's non-life insurance sector up 7% YoY in January
General insurers, the largest share, also surged during the month.
How did Singapore’s life insurers fare in 2024?
The industry's growth was influenced by higher demand for annual premium products.
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