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Taiwan to ease rules on insurers' interested party deals

FSC has drafted amendments to Articles 4 and 6.

Taiwan to ease rules on insurers' interested party deals

FSC has drafted amendments to Articles 4 and 6.

SG justifies blocking $2b capital withdrawal in Income-Allianz deal

This proposed extraction does not align with the representations made to MCCY.

Max Life to improve risk assessment with Swiss Re tech

It allows Max Life to leverage extensive health data from multiple sources.

Cambodian insurers’ premiums climb 5.3% growth in September

The number of policies in the general insurance market dwindled by 19.1%.

Yingda Taihe Property Insurance expected to keep low investment risk

It’s risk-based capitalisation was supported by increased retained earnings.

China to boost commercial insurance annuities

It also plans to establish a regulatory framework for its supervision.

Pet insurance market to grow $30.1b by 2028

Estimates show more than 500 million companion animals in the world.

CPFIS funds' annual returns rise to 14.71% in Q3

Its quarterly average return, however, fell to 2.54% from 3.11% in Q2.

Reinsurance costs challenge New Zealand insurance earnings

2024 experienced fewer significant weather events, alleviating claims expenses.

Kwoon Chung, YAS launch HK’s first bus travel insurance

Accidental medical expenses are covered up to $650.

Philippines urges HMOs to adopt PFRS 17 by 2027

HMOs shall not be precluded from early implementation.

Taiwan life insurers shift focus to protection products

The accident and health insurance market grew 16% YoY in 9M 2024.

Actuaries Institute seeks fairer insurance

The paper found that existing customers are charged more than new clients.

HNB Assurance expected to boost profitability

Non-life premiums increased 14% in H1 2024.

P&C insurance profits bolster ZhongAn's performance

AM Best expects ZhongAn’s to continue facing challenges from investment fluctuations.

Q3 insurtech investments reach $1.38b, highest since 2023

63.4% of Q3 2024 deals are directed at AI-centered insurtechs.