Staff Reporter

Insurtech Bowtie seals $35m series B2 round

It aims to narrow Hong Kong’s insurance gap with the new funding.

Great Eastern collaborates with telco for home insurance plan

The insurer and Singtel unveiled a plan which covers various residential housing types.

SG’s property insurance to stay afloat in 2023 – GlobalData

Disciplined underwriting and well-diversified portfolios will support profitability, an analyst said.

Moody’s RMS assembles cyber insurance steering group

It includes industry giants such as Munich Re and Gallagher Re.

Lockton names Piers Hughes as regional head of insurance

He has been in the industry for more than two decades.

Allianz Malaysia unveils three more Rahmah insurance products

The insurer now has five products under its Rahmah Insurance porftolio.

India’s non-life premiums trip over bad crop insurance in August

The sector is seen to grow 13% to 15% in the medium term.

Incentivising underwriting and investment in nature’s resiliency could be beneficial – ICA

Insurers can draw concepts from the TNFD framework for better strategies.

FM Global unveils $350m resilience credit for climate protection

It is designed to provide added protection against extreme weather events.

Hannover Re expects better pricing conditions in Asian markets

Select primary insurers may raise their retentions to offset increased reinsurance costs.

Australia’s historic natural disasters would lead to bigger financial costs today – ICA

The council urges for better investment in resilience and mitigation measures.

Aon taps Jeff Plein as COO for APAC

He will be a part of the Aon Asia-Pacific Executive Committee.

Boston Consulting Group urges health insurers to do better

There are six critical questions insurers must ask themselves to stay aligned.

APAC’s biggest insurers show strong capitalisation: Fitch Ratings

They also meet the regulatory solvency and financial leverage criteria for high ratings.