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Australia’s new reinsurance capital requirements to boost general insurers

Whilst lower reinstatement requirements could reduce reinsurance costs, mandating all-perils coverage may increase them. 

Sri Lanka sets new insurance sales standards for mobile, line operators

Insurers must also disclose customer onboarding requirements.

bolttech secures $50m venture debt from HSBC, expands market

HSBC has been a partner of bolttech since 2019.

Life insurance premiums forecast to grow by 3% yearly until 2026

Global life insurance premiums are expected to rise to $4.8t by 2035.  

Prudential launches AI lab in Singapore

Employees have submitted over 100 AI use cases since its soft launch in August.

NorthStandard raises premiums by 5% for 2025-2026

By mid-2024, NorthStandard recorded 14 large claims exceeding $1m.

Labuan Reinsurance solvency remains robust

The company’s underwriting performance has shown consistent gains in 2023.

Suncorp Group's outlook challenged from higher risks, costs challenges

Despite this, SGL's prescribed capital amount coverage remains robust.

Dai-ichi Life H1 net income up 27% to $960m in H1 2024

However, premiums declined 6.3% YoY to $6.99b.

Only 20% of insurers assess tech risks fully

50% of CROs are already using early-warning KPIs to monitor risks.

FM appoints new COO

Hodge joined FM in 1990.

AI and data at the core of Prudential’s tech strategy

Cloud, AI, and data are driving Prudential’s tech-led evolution.

P&C insurers face strategic pressure as growth in premiums slows: McKinsey

The average combined ratio improved to about 91% in 2023 driven by rate increases.

Zurich Malaysia offers motorcycle insurance on Shopee

It includes add-ons like passenger liability, natural disaster protection, and strike coverage.