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What risks do select APAC markets fear most this year?

Global Insurance Law Connect unveiled four common risks the world is facing.

Asia-Pacific M&A decline less severe amidst global drop

Comparative resilience seen despite significant global downturns.

Chinese insurers to benefit from bancassurance rule-lift

The removal of the rule is seen to increase premium growth.

Philippine HMOs see 17.3% surge in healthcare payouts

This was equivalent to $255.9m in healthcare benefits.

Swiss Re Institute report predicts AI impact on health industry

Insurers are advised to take advantage of this to expand cyber risk offerings.

6 in 10 APAC firms fear political risk this year

However, this consensus was smaller than the previous year’s 67%.

Canopius names new group chairman

Watson will step down whilst Haste will start his role in July.

SG-based Income Insurance eyes APAC expansion: Report

Discussions are still in the early stages and may not result in a transaction.

IAG battles against cyber threats with new underwriting agency

43% of cyber-attacks target small businesses in the country.

Manulife, Mind HK launch anti-stigma campaign

The two-year partnership will begin with four programmes to launch in 2024.

China life insurers buoyed by stable interest rates – Jefferies

The surge is due to PBOC supporting long-term yields and positive equity market sentiment.

SG’s finance and insurance industry expands 6.5% in Q1’24

Insurance was one of the economy’s growth drivers in the quarter,

Allianz APAC posts 13% revenue rise in Q1'24

The region also saw significant growth in volume in its P&C business.

Hong Kong imposes 14-year license ban on ex-Prudential agent

The agent scammed policyholders to transfer RMB2.35m into his bank account.