Staff Reporter

Sunshine Insurance shows bright preliminary H1 2023 performance

It saw its gross written premiums climb 7.7% to RMB67.81b in the first semester.

Swiss Re ties up with Wysa for first AI-based mental health support app in Australia

The insurers are working to build similar products to cater to other regions.

Tokio Marine sends relief fund to fire-stricken Maui

The fire struck the island of Hawaii on 8 August.

CDP urges insurers and other FIs to integrate system-wide transformation for nature-related risks

Insurers have incorporated climate change risk and opportunity in their portfolios more than water or forest-related.

China-unit of Tokio Marine to stay afloat with TMNF support: Moody’s

Lower investment returns amidst a low-interest rate environment pose a challenge to its profitability.

FWD Group outlook turns positive: Moody’s

Driven by an improved earnings report and partnerships, the insurer shifted from ‘stable’ to ‘positive’.

Gen ‘Z’ to change the course of insurance: Igloo

The emerging trends include embedded insurance, pet insurance, and gaming insurance.

Life insurance sector in Malaysia to exceed $15.9b by 2027 – GlobalData

For 2023, life insurance in Malaysia is forecasted to grow 2.4%.

Sompo International taps Alasdair Walker as regional head for distribution insurance

He will oversee the distribution insurance segment in the APAC region.

Allianz Malaysia shows promising first-half performance

Both its life and general insurance subsidiaries also saw increases in revenue.

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.