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CALI pushes for financial advice accessibility amidst rising costs
CALI pushes for financial advice accessibility amidst rising costs
Only 8% of Australians consider taking financial advice for insurance.
Allianz Commercial appoints new head for cyber
She brings over two decades of experience in financial lines and cybersecurity.
Kyobo Life to hold solid market position in the 12-18 months
Its return on capital (ROC) was 3.0% in 2023.
What were the most common forms of capital insurers used in 2023?
Alternative reinsurance capital exceeded $100b last year.
Only 31% of Indian seniors insured for health
Unfortunately, 16% had applied for coverage but were denied.
Japanese insurers take sound approach toward ESG goals: Fitch Ratings
Insurers may invest in ESG assets only when they offer attractive risk-return profile.
Zurich Insurance bags majority stake in Kotak Mahindra General Insurance
Total consideration for the acquisition amounts to $670m.
Fubon Life maintains stable outlook: Fitch Ratings
The insurer could use overseas instruments as risk mitigation leverage.
Digital Care revamps to bolttech
The company hopes to strengthen its presence in other regions besides Asia.
QBE Asia announces new chief underwriting officer
He joined QBE Asia back in 2016.
Wotton + Kearney opens regional office in Singapore
Asia practice will be led by managing partner Ben Nicholson and Tom Morrison.
IRDAI greenlights Paytm Insurance withdrawal
It will focus on the health, life, motor, shop and gadgets segment.
Singapore Insurance Institute unveils new council members for 2024-25
Jeanette Lim is SII's new president.
Japan insurers benefit from lower COVID-19 costs
Both the life and non-life industries saw a surge in their end-March net income.
Ping An Tops China's insurance firms in Forbes list
Globally, it placed 6th amongst Chinese companies.
Canopius boosts specialty lines with new leader
He will begin in his new role in October.
Generali reels in new chief transformation officer
She was previously the CEO for the Mediterranean, Middle East, and Africa at Coface.
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