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Australia life insurance full-year 2022 net profit falls 59.3%

Investment loss was the main driver of the decreased performance for the year.

APAC outperforms as global insurance M&A hit 10-year high in 2022

A slowdown in M&A deals in H2 offset some regions' performance.

Everest Re names Singapore chief executive

He currently holds the position of Head of Business Development in APAC.

Dai-ichi Life’s underwriting profitability to recover: Fitch

The ratings firm said that it also has ‘strong capitalisation’.

Ping An Bank Hong Kong branch granted insurance agency license

The bank will target its insurance offerings to high-net-worth individuals.

Property & Casualty drives AXA’s total sales revenues up 2% for FY2022

Underlying earnings per share increased by 12% compared to 2021.

Munich Re profits reach $3.62b in profit

The insurer beat its profit guidance of $3.3b.

CoverGo appoints new APAC managing director

The new director is based in Singapore.

FWD Group buys Gibraltar BSN stakes to enter Malaysia's life insurance market

The Hong Kong-based insurers now own 70% of the Malaysian life insurer.

Online selling platforms are new insurance intermediaries: report

The report aims to be a point of reference for government and industry discussion on insurtech.

Cathay Life Insurance unveils new health strategy for policyholders

The insurer is also embedding a new wellness program on its app.

InsuranceDekho clinches $150m in Series A funding round

It is considered the largest-ever Series A round by an Indian Insurtech company.

FM Global receives an insurance license in South Korea

The firm is also a licensed reinsurer in the country.

Thailand finance ministry to speed up COVID-19 payouts of dissolved insurers

The government said it plans to outsource part of the claim payments to private entities.

Singapore's new insurance premiums fall 5.2% in 2022

Rising interest rates and inflation dented demand for life insurance products.