Staff Reporter

Global insurtech funding reaches $15.8b in 2021

Insurtech deals reached a record breaking 564.

Singapore risks protection gap for older population

Prudential and Income are working together to close protection gaps, particularly in the area of long-term care.

Former Allianz chief takes on new position at Prudential

He will take on the newly created position of Group Strategic Transformation Officer.

Philippine regulator issues new licence for AIA Philippines

The licence was issued at the back of its merger with PELAC.

IRDAI hike insurers cap on exposure

The Indian insurance regulator has increased the limit to 30%.

FSS to take tougher measures on screening of suspicious insurance cases

The South Korean regulator said this is to reduce fraud in the industry.

Manulife Hong Kong launches healthcare program for the elderly

The firm has partnered with the Christian Family Service Centre for the program.

ZhongAn to improve profitability and maintain solid capitalisation—analyst

But investment in tech and other business lines run a risk of straining these growths.

Taiwan life insurance industry YoY profits drops by 25% in March

Meanwhile, non-life segment YoY profits soar by 23.6%.

Stagflation to impact P&C insurers’ profitability

The market is expected to harden in 2023.

Asia insurance industry logs lowest pricing increase in Q1

Insurance segments saw lower increase rate than the previous quarter.

Generali Asia appoints new India life insurance chief

The new chief has over 34 years of experience in the life and P&C business.

Blue offers group medical insurance for SMEs

Premium starts at HK$200 per employee annually.

NTUC Income launches new travel cover that protects by the hour

Premiums start at S$1.80 for a six-hour coverage.

Allianz Life Malaysia upgrades medical insurance cover 

Policyholders now have access to added services like home medical assistance.