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Health insurance important driver in Malaysia's non-life market growth: analyst
Health insurance important driver in Malaysia's non-life market growth: analyst
Stable outlook is also projected for Malaysia’s non-life insurance industry.
Swiss Re Asia appoints new head of Malaysia branch
He will also assume the role of head of client markets property and casualty.
NTUC Income launches Singapore’s first subscription-based insurance
Insurance packages start for as low as S$5.
Peak Re acquires remaining 50% stake in Caribbean insurance group NAGICO
The Hong Kong reinsurer initially invested in NAGICO in 2016.
Hong Kong digital life insurer Blue launches outpatient service mobile app
This follows the launch of the Blue WeMedi Outpatient protector plan.
Ping An launches digital RMB insurance policies in Shenzhen
This insurance policy provides compensation to medical workers for COVID-19 and accidental death.
Indonesian e-wallet OVO unveils motorcycle insurance for users
It is the first e-wallet in Indonesia to offer motorcycle insurance with monthly premiums.
India's Star Health launches IPO
The IPO aims to raise as much as $268.3m.
Henan flooding a huge blow to Chinese non-life insurers: Fitch
Insurance claims are predicted to exceed $1.23b.
Manulife’s cashless day surgery e-service offered at HKBH Ambulatory Medical Centre
HKBH offers a HK$500 electronic coupon to select customers of Manulife.
Prudential Singapore upgrades Pulse with wealth solutions tools
The firm’s health and wellness app now includes wealth tools called “Wealth@Pulse”.
India readies bill to privatised state-owned general insurer: report
The bill seeks to remove the 51% floor on government holding.
Australian insurer IAG net loss resulted from one-off factors: analyst
The company’s preliminary FY 2021 results predict a A$427m net loss.
China Re expects H1 net profit jump up to 65%
This comes at the back of improved underwriting profits and optimized asset allocations.
GREAT Green SP insurance fully-subscribed, closed: Great Eastern
Customers may invest between S$5,000 and S$100,000.
Zensung, ERGO, Munich Re to launch ‘GO GREEN’ insurance policy
It will be delivered through the “Parrot” mobile application and policyholders can monitor their trips and CO2 emissions.
Allianz Life Malaysia launches PreciousCover, BabyCover plans for expectant mothers
It provides coverage for child critical illnesses and development disorders.
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