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SG’s Income Insurance, Swiss Re reveal first post-cancer term option

The coverage is available to patients aged 74 to 54 years old.

SG’s Income Insurance, Swiss Re reveal first post-cancer term option

The coverage is available to patients aged 74 to 54 years old.

Top 20 APAC insurers average 8.2% in premium growth – GlobalData

Rate hikes and macroeconomic uncertainty remain a concern for APAC insurers.

IAG reports year end results, insurance profit surges 37%

Operating costs stayed within its target for the third consecutive year.

Hyundai Insurance underwriting dips in H1 ‘23

Its net income also saw a 15.8% contraction to KRW578b.

Taiwan’s life insurers buckle up for capital standard implementation by 2026

Life insurers are expected to move towards health and accident policies in the next two years.

AIA sees new business value jump 37% YoY in the first semester

This was mainly driven by the economic reopening in China and Hong Kong.

Insurance is not top priority amongst Singapore’s Gen Zs and millennials: Poll

Only 20% have thought of retirement plans whilst 14% are interested in insurance.

China’s insurers to take a hit from elevated risk in trust sector: Fitch Ratings

Risk could affect more financial entities if China's economic recovery slows down and the property sector's distress persists.

Aon announces new head of Greater China

Lu will oversee the integration of Aon's Risk Capital and Human Capital capabilities.

Budget Direct Insurance offers free motor insurance

The promotion can potentially give a reduced premium or a cost-free insurance plan.

Japan’s insurance claims reach Y23.9b end-July – GIAJ

Heavy rainfall at the beginning of the month was noted by the association.

Unrealised losses to fly by top 20 reinsurers: S&P Global

About 25% of the total unrealised losses will reverse by the end of the year.

BMS Group names Tim Hewitt as Head of Japan

Hewitt will oversee inbound-outbound M&A activities in Japan.

Korea P&I Club’s maritime relationships keep strong domestic presence – AM Best

Underwriting performance is also seen to improve in the next few years.

Australian insurers’ ‘cyclical’ profits often affected by uncontrollable entities –  ICA

Rise in inflation and reinsurance costs are driving up expenses for insurers into 2023.