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Malaysia's life insurers suffer 12.6% fall in H1 total premiums

Investment-linked policies dropped 24.5%, triggering the fall.

China's economic rebound to test foreign insurers

The country is dominated by local insurers.

Pandemic drums up life insurance demand amongst Australia's wealthy

But it has also crippled away at HNWs trust on insurance providers.

Taishin Financial to acquire Prudential Taiwan for $187m

The country's financial regulator has yet to approve the deal.

Indian motor insurance segment to shrink 27.2% in 2020

Lockdown measures have snowballed into a decline in premium collections.

Singapore's life industry sales sink 13% in H1

Movement restrictions led to a 25% drop in annual premium business.

AXA mulls sale of Singapore unit

The insurer is trying to shift focus on P&C insurance.

Australia's travel insurers to contract 7.7% in 2020

The return of movement restrictions will haunt the sector.

AXA's net income down 39% to $1.65b in H1

Underlying earnings contracted 48% YoY over the same period.

Insurance Asia Awards presents the winners in its first ever digital awards presentation

A total of 75 insurers were awarded in this year’s programme.

India health claims surge 240% to $152.7m

Average claim per person reached $2,125.

Australian wealth firm AMP hit with class action over insurance advice

The Federal Court has ordered AMP in February to pay for incorrect advice.

Sun Life sees Asia comprising 25% of income in 5-6 years

It has already boosted its digital capabilities in the region.

India's short-term COVID-related insurance plans to push policy uptake

More people are likely to buy plans as COVID-related costs became more known.