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Hong Kong digital insurer secures partnership, enters UAE market

Hong Kong digital insurer secures partnership, enters UAE market

This partnership aims to bolster support for web3 entities, including banks, custodians, and asset managers across the Middle East.

SEADRIF welcomes Ellen Yong as new CFO

Yong has worked with addressing catastrophe risk financing.

Zurich unveils new CFO, Quinn to step down

Claudia Cordioli will succeed George Quinn, the current Group CFO, who has chosen to step down after a decade of service. 

Bright 2024 ahead for Australian insurance industry – Jefferies report

Investment income is anticipated to remain at elevated levels or potentially improve.

More Malaysian customers satisfied with the general insurance industry – Survey

Faster digitalisation and operational efficiency amidst the pandemic influenced this sentiment.

Christopher Albrecht takes seat as Sun Life S’pore’s CEO

Albrecht will lead the strategic and operational aspects of Sun Life Singapore's business. 

IAG to stay ahead, driven by P&C lines in Australia and New Zealand – S&P Global Ratings

Affordability constraints may moderate premium growth, particularly in personal lines, amid a slowing economy.

Singapore’s top 50 insurers see 3.7% YoY asset decline in 2022

Experts’ industry outlook for 2023-2024 centres on digital evolution with AI, protection gaps, strategic partnerships, and resilience amidst challenges.

S.K.’s household loans from insurers climb to $77m in November

On the other hand, loans made from nonbanks fell to $2.2b.

Chubb selects new consumer lines lead for int’l general business

Federico Spagnoli will be responsible for Chubb's consumer lines across 51 countries and territories.

The Philippines’ pre-need industry swells 8.2% YoY in Q3

Its expansion is attributed to the heightened sales of pre-need plans during the period.

ICA urges e-motor users to have coverage

E-motors catching fire has been too frequent due to inadequate care by owners, says the ICA.

Singlife unveils Connect 2.0 accelerator for insurtech boost

Connect 2.0 plans to back up to ten startups, focusing on co-creating and launching innovative embedded insurance solutions.

India’s first-year life insurance premiums dip 25.3%

CareEdge forecasts the industry to have a positive growth trajectory in the long-term.

Insurers ready to tackle Cyclone Jasper – ICA

The community in the cyclone warning region is advised to monitor weather conditions and follow guidance from emergency services.