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Extended mortality risks loom for insurers

Insurers will need reassessment of mortality portfolios.

Extended mortality risks loom for insurers

Insurers will need reassessment of mortality portfolios.

Indians regret delaying term insurance start

Only 11% review their coverage annually.

HDI Global debuts energy unit for full coverage

Franz Adamczyk will lead the new unit. 

Resolution Life welcomes new president from Swiss Re

Ojeisekhoba will oversee the commercial division of Resolution Life.

Lloyd's faces volatility from catastrophe, long-tail risks

Reinsurance, the largest segment of Lloyd’s, contributed US$23b in GWP last year.

Typhoon Yagi triggers reinsurance reassessment in Vietnam

Business interruption claims are expected to be manageable.

Sunshine Capital dives into insurance broking

This move aims to capitalise on the anticipated growth in India's insurance sector.

CALI supports ban on genetic data in insurance

The 5-year review will allow the law to adapt to genetic testing.

Poultry insurance sees growth from diet changes

High costs, especially for large-scale operations, still pose a challenge.

Parametric insurance market set to double by 2033

The manufacturing sector held the largest share of the market in 2023. 

Chinese insurance tech meets auto giants in new deal

The company plans to develop a solution for traditional automakers in two years.

India's life insurance APE growth slows to 10.5% in August

LIC's performance in 5M FY 2025 outpaced its private sector peers

Kyobo Life reports $6b gross premiums in H1 2024

However, investment profits dropped 41.4% QoQ.

MAS to assess capital plans in Allianz-Income deal

It will evaluate if Allianz’ acquisition meets regulatory requirements.

Cosmetology liability insurance market to grow by 5%

The cosmetics and beauty industry has also noted a rise in employment.

India approves health coverage for seniors aged 70 and above under AB PM-JAY

Eligible citizens will receive $6k (₹5 lakh) free health insurance coverage per year.