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Howden Private Wealth announces new CEO for Singapore, Malaysia
Howden Private Wealth announces new CEO for Singapore, Malaysia
A deputy CEO has also been appointed for Hong Kong.
Generali earnings reach $5b in FY 2024
Gross written premiums rose by 14.9% YoY.
Takaful insurance market to grow at 9.41% CAGR
It was valued at $45.51b last year.
Philippine senate bill seeks broader insurance for rehired, direct overseas workers
Recruitment agencies and foreign employers should be held accountable for their obligations.
Allianz to sell 26% stake in Bajaj insurance units for $3b
The stake will be acquired by the Bajaj Group.
Marsh launches Cyber Echo Encore, boosting cyber insurance capacity
It also provides up to $45m in additional cyber insurance capacity.
Philippines cracks down on unauthorised third-party insurance seller
The government said it will deploy undercover “mystery customers”.
Markel names new CEO of its primary underwriting businesses
He brings over 20 years of experience in specialty insurance.
Term insurance uptake by women in India rises to 18%
Salaried women make up nearly half of buyers.
Manulife Asia reveals new CEO
The group also unveiled a new CEO.
Ping An P&C, FAW Hongqi launch intelligent driving protection services
Ping An P&C developed the first full-scenario solution for intelligent driving.
Bowtie expands VHIS benefits with histotripsy at Gleneagles
The hospital is also “Asia's first private hospital to offer Histotripsy treatment”.
India’s non-life insurance sector dips 2.82% in February
General insurers, the largest share, recorded a contraction.
How financially prepared are Filipino women?
Over half of women are saving for their parents' current or future elderly care.
SINOSURE’s exposure to risky assets remains a concern, Fitch says
Capitalisation is expected to remain adequate to support underwriting expansion.
Gallagher Re launches index to track reinsurance pricing
It will report on pricing trends for Aggregate Excess of Loss reinsurance.
Fidelity Life Assurance’s outlook remains stable, boosted by capital
AM Best expects the company to maintain adequate operating performance.
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