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China greenlights BNP Paribas, Prudential insurance firms

China’s fast assets growth last year attracted both parties.

China greenlights BNP Paribas, Prudential insurance firms

China’s fast assets growth last year attracted both parties.

Climate change renders Australian home insurance unaffordable

Surge in claims led to an average home insurance premium increase of at least 14%.

Aon to support Asia’s low-carbon investments with AIGCC

Aon aims to develop market-based climate solutions.

APAC sees rising demand for cyber, EV insurance

Motor insurance remains the largest non-life segment, representing 41% of premiums.

Everest launches AI-powered health insurance in Singapore

The AI streamlines the matching of patients with physicians.

Niva Bupa Health’s IPO opens today, closes 11 Nov

The healthcare insurer has set a price range of ₹70 to ₹74 per share.

PCRIC, WTW enhance pacific disaster coverage

PCRIC will provide coverage against tropical cyclones, heavy rain, earthquakes, and tsunamis.

Manulife Asia Q3 2024 net income surges nearly ten-fold

The group bagged a Q3 2024 net income of $1.8b.

Brokers must ensure timely claim notification: Clyde & Co.

Some policies allow, but don’t mandate, policyholders to notify any potential claims.

China Taiping Insurance sees robust capitalisation with TPG financial support

It is anticipated that CTPIS will build its life insurance segment over the medium term.

Construction Guarantee faces profit pressure amidst prolonged construction downturn

A notable rise in guarantee claims payments and reserves is expected to keep claims levels elevated.

Miller names new chief information officer

He has over 30 years of experience in IT.

Swiss Re sells iptiQ's European P&C unit to Allianz Direct

This move brings over 130,000 iptiQ customers into Allianz Direct's portfolio.

Pru Life UK introduces Philippines' first Takaful insurance

It collaborated with Takaful-experienced affiliates in Malaysia and Indonesia.