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Taiwan's general insurance to grow 6.8% annually to 2028
Taiwan's general insurance to grow 6.8% annually to 2028
The industry is forecast to grow by 9% in 2024.
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.
Japan’s general insurance sector slated for$94b by 2028
The industry is seen to grow 1.7% in 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.
Specialist Risk Group appoints new leader for risk and compliance
She will report to CEO Warren Downey.
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.
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