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Nippon Life proves resilient amidst pandemic
Nippon Life proves resilient amidst pandemic
The insurer proved stable with core operating profits at ¥690b.
Manulife Hong Kong announces new senior appointments
This is part of the firm's commitment to develop in-house talents.
Sales of COVID-19 insurance policy soars in Taiwan
Insurers sold 42,376 policies from 1 January up to 17 January.
Hong Kong IA warns against illegal use of insurers’ logos
A Youtube channel was found illegally using logos of known insurance firms.
AIA Singapore appoints head of ESG
The new head is formerly the VP of corporate sustainability at UOB.
Hong Leong Assurance announces three leadership appointments
All three have a wealth of experience in the insurance industry.
Taiwan life insurance industry to reach $121.2b in 2025
It is projected to grow at a compound annual growth rate of 0.4%.
Tokio Marine joins Net-Zero Insurance Alliance
They are the first Japanese insurance firm to become a member.
Hong Kong public eager to know more about ‘Long COVID’: Manulife survey
'Long COVID' is experienced by people who have symptoms that drag for a month.
IAIS sets ‘ambitious’ roadmap for the next two years
This is to prepare insurance supervisors for the challenges ahead.
Life Insurance Association of Japan lays out plans for 2022
It plans to focus on three initiatives to meet customer expectations.
Singapore extends coverage for COVID-19 vaccine complications
This is part of the industry’s support for the vaccination and booster drive.
Thai insurers given greenlight to cover tourists from mild COVID-19
The government has also opened its hotel isolation facilities for tourists.
APAC’s motor insurance industry premiums to reach $294.2b in 2025
Growing sales of electric vehicles supported the recovery of premiums in 2021.
AIA completes $1.86b investment in China Post Life
AIA now has 24.99% stake in the life insurance firm.
Allianz Partners ties up with SIA in insurance partnership
Customers of the airline will be offered a range of insurance travel products.
MAS monitors 20% health insurance complaints made due to unsuccessful claims
The majority of the complaints were concerned with treatments not being covered.
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