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Taiwan life insurers shift focus to protection products
Taiwan life insurers shift focus to protection products
The accident and health insurance market grew 16% YoY in 9M 2024.
Singlife’s new whole life plan offers additional cover of up to 400%
The plan also includes a Retrenchment Benefit.
Actuaries Institute seeks fairer insurance
The paper found that existing customers are charged more than new clients.
HNB Assurance expected to boost profitability
Non-life premiums increased 14% in H1 2024.
P&C insurance profits bolster ZhongAn's performance
AM Best expects ZhongAn’s to continue facing challenges from investment fluctuations.
Q3 insurtech investments reach $1.38b, highest since 2023
63.4% of Q3 2024 deals are directed at AI-centered insurtechs.
Flood infrastructure saves 10x rebuilding costs
Climate change is expected to drive up these losses further.
Insurance firms lag in climate committees
Yet, 70% of firms view climate risk as central.
Howden acquires Storfield to boost Hong Kong operations
Its CEO is Victoria Lau.
Loyalty costs Australians in insurance premiums
1 in 3 who expressed satisfaction with providers rarely or never compare policies.
81% of Hongkongers prioritise family over retirement savings
Half of those assisting elderly family members view it as a financial burden.
SG expands MediShield Life healthcare coverage, raises premium subsidies
The government will expand coverage for mental health and outpatient services and provide premium top-ups.
Car Insurance Aggregators market to hit $5b in 2024
It is also forecasted to see a CAGR of 12.2% through 2028.
KB Insurance stability supported by strong CSM in long-term plans
Interest income is a key driver of investment profit.
Zurich Malaysia’s new MediAfya+ extends coverage to age 80
MediAfya+ includes deductible choices of $112.91.
SG life sector’s weighted new business premiums surge 24% YoY in 9M 2024
Q3 2024’s weighted new business premiums grew by 18.2% YoY.
Asia’s commercial insurance rates dip 4% in Q3 2024
Global commercial insurance rates fell by 1% in Q3 2024.
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