Djan Magbanua
Longer life is a potential financial nightmare for Singaporeans
Longer life is a potential financial nightmare for Singaporeans
This is the case for more than half of uninsured retirees.
What can blindside Australia’s growing general insurance industry
Natural catastrophe may hinder the potential CAGR of 6.4% through 2025, analysts warned.
Indonesian insurtech Rey Assurance nabs $4.2m funds in seed round
The round was co-led by the Trans-Pacific Technology Fund and Genesia Ventures.
Better Hong Kong margins a tailwind for AIA Group’s growth: analyst
However, the weakening Asian currency may keep the group from soaring too high.
Doo Group acquires unnamed Hong Kong insurance broker
The newly acquired firm will now be known as Doo Wealth Management HK Limited.
Chubb rebrands Cigna’s life operations in New Zealand
The current CEO will still take the lead in the rebranded Cigna.
Increase in profits still too slow for Taiwan’s insurance industry
For a developed country, insurance penetration remains low at 1%.
Singlife with Aviva launches first insurer-led open architecture programme
The programme aims to help startups and SMEs to digitalise and scale their business.
Chubb names new LINA Korea country president
The firm recently acquired Cigna’s life insurance operations in the country.
MSIG Hong Kong to provide free mental health support to policyholders
It recently signed an agreement with mental health tech company Intellect.
Peak Re boasts ninth straight year of premium growth
The group’s GWP increased by 9% in 2021.
Chubb to integrate Cigna’s Taiwan business
It also announced the new leader of the integrated business.
Manulife launches learning platform for insurance advisors in Asia
The platform is currently operational in Vietnam.
Chubb’s Hong Kong life business crucial for international expansion: analyst
It accounted for 15% of pre-tax income for the group.
JA Assure acquires shares in Thai General Insurance's brokerage firm
The purchase allows JA Assure access to Thailand’s market.
Indian human rights group seeks mandatory insurance for truck drivers
They are seeking a cover of $18.9k for every truck driver, co-driver, and helper.
Taiwan insurance industry profits continues downward spiral
Life insurer profits dropped by 23.6% whilst non-life fell by 203.2%
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