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Insurance sector must remain resilient amidst emerging global risks

The sector must build a fair and inclusive market for all consumers.

Australian council backs tech-neutral consumer laws for AI

The council also urged the government to avoid regulatory duplication between the ACL and existing financial legislation.

Global reinsurance poised for growth amidst high interest rates

Higher attachment points in property reinsurance have limited loss frequency.

Singapore’s life insurance slated for $43b premiums in 2029

Due to the ageing population, health awareness, and consumer spending.

How multinationals can unlock the potential of trade credit insurance

Strong balance sheets can help multinationals achieve this.

APAC emerges as leader in renewables insurance

RE is projected to account for 45% of global electricity generation by 2030.

Nippon Life's capital adequacy amongst strongest of Japanese insurers

The insurer’s core profit margin increased to 13% in 2023 from 11% a year earlier.

Only 14% of rich people prioritise life insurance despite awareness

41% of SEA saw potential family disputes from lack of a plan as top concern.

Premium grows 9.5% in 2023 outpacing nominal global GDP

This was mainly driven by carriers pushing for rate adequacy after high inflation.

Zurich eyes to surpass 23% ROE in next three years

It also aims to achieve core EPS with a CAGR of over 9%.

IFRC-DREF triggers insurance payout after disaster relief demands exceed threshold

The policy provides up to $16.92m in coverage.The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies' Disaster Response Emergency Fund (IFRC-DREF) has triggered its first-ever insurance payout after disaster relief demands exceeded its deductible threshold. 

S’pore’s NTU develops AI model for affordable farmer insurance

It could improve policyholders’ wealth by nearly 5% whilst being 37% cheaper.

Canara HSBC Life unveils OmniGen AI to streamline underwriting

It also helps underwriters refine key judgement points in risk evaluation. 

QBE's conservative portfolio curbs investment risk

Net profit doubled year-on-year to $806m in H1 2024.