Olivia Tirona

Vietnam’s finance sector faces digitalisation challenges despite eased regulation

Industry experts discuss how to navigate Vietnam’s challenging digital landscape at the Asia Banking and Finance and Insurance Summit.

Entrepreneurship remains a pipedream for many Filipinos

Enterprisers struggle with cumbersome loan requirements and high collateral.

Why a third of Singaporean SMEs don’t use cyber insurance

Amongst those without coverage, half considered purchasing a policy.

Sompo Holdings segregates business into two global divisions

Additionally, key leadership appointments have been made.

MS Amlin posts 7% net income rise to £103m in 9M 2024

Net premium earned nearly tripled during the period.

Aon elects new APAC CEO

She succeeds Anne Corona, who has taken a new leadership role within Aon.

Sompo’s 9M 2024 net income jumps 17.7% YoY

Thanks to higher underwriting income.

Generali, YAS launch tech-driven insurance for travellers

The product adjusts coverage up to 20 times based on travellers' spending.

Hong Kong SMEs pivot back to offline insurance channels

SMEs have scaled back cyber protection measures, with fewer investing in security solutions.

Asia-Pacific insurers told to start targeting Gen Z

They are less aware about insurance products than Millenials.

InLife’s retirement plan guarantees monthly payout

The plan also includes a life insurance component.

Japan's Property Insurance to Hit $27b by 2028

However, a recovery is anticipated in 2024.

Cambodia’s life insurance policies doubled in October

The industry saw $25m in gross premiums for the month.

Philippines ends provisional insurance licenses

The commission wants to ensure that agents with regular licenses are allowed to sell.

Government backing ensures Korea Trade Insurance's solvency

Moody's views government support as near-certain, given K-SURE’s designation as a public institution.