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Asia leads in embedded insurance, set to reach $170b by 2030

70% of global losses between 2016 and 2023 from natural disasters are uninsured.

Chow Tai Fook boosts CTF Life's brand in Hong Kong: Fitch Ratings

This move contributed to a market share increase to 2.7% in the first half of 2024.

Taiwan reports growth in foreign-currency insurance end-August

Traditional insurance products accounted for 84% of the total.

Asuransi Wahana Tata’s premium retention drops to 36% in 2024

Its combined ratio increased due to higher property claims and lower net premiums earned.

Mitsui, Argyle boost SME insurance in Australia

Argyle will provide a business insurance package with a combined limit of up to $7m.

Taiwan life insurers see mixed Q3 2024 results

The FSC approved 240 spillover-effect insurance products from 15 life insurers.

CI Guarantee stands strong with solid capital buffer

The return on equity rose to 3.1% in 2023, higher than the 2021-2023 average of 2.7%. 

Japan’s life insurance slated for 4.7% CAGR through 2029

The industry is forecasted to expand by 6.8% in 2024.

Actuaries Institute stresses need for SME cyber defenses

Large corporations reinforced cybersecurity, whilst many SMEs remain behind.

India's life insurance growth slows to 10.6% in October

The industry is expected to grow by 1% to 13% over the next three to five years.

IAIS sets global roadmap with 2025-2029 plan on resilience

Climate change, digital, and cyber are core themes for the coming years.

Tokio Marine partners with R-Cities on resilience finance

The initiative aims to address a growing protection gap.

Japanese life insurers' premium income doubles to ¥16t YoY

Assets of Japanese insurers also doubled to $2.56t.

Swiss Re net income falls 12% in 9M 2024

In the third quarter, its net income was $102m.