Olivia Tirona
How did Indonesia’s life insurance market perform in the first half of 2025?
How did Indonesia’s life insurance market perform in the first half of 2025?
The number of people insured rose 8.8% to 123.7 million.
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.
FWD Group Expands board with three new directors
The board now has 13 members.
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.
Commentary
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