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MAS partners with financial industry to present basic planning guide

MAS partners with financial industry to present basic planning guide

This guide hopes to foster Singaporean’s financial wellbeing in terms of savings, insurance, and investments.

bolttech Insurance, Trip.com tie up for travel insurance

Plans for home and pet insurance products are in the talks.

Malaysia provides update for DITO framework, to encourage broader participation

This framework is designed to facilitate the entry of Digital Insurers and Takaful Operators (DITO) in the country.

HKFI proposes tax incentives for retirement and savings products

The HKFI expressed their proposals for the insurance sector to boost Hong Kong’s status as a global insurance centre.

ICS will be 2024’s hot topic for insurers: Fitch Ratings

The International Association of Insurance Supervisors (IAIS) is currently assessing the economic impact of the standard.

It costs 47% more for Australians to pay their car insurance premiums versus five years ago

34% experiencing increases ranging from AU$120 to AU$600 annually, the survey revealed.

Singlife selects consulting firm for asset allocation

The homegrown insurer is looking to sophisticate its asset allocation strategies with Ortec Finance.

Tokio Marine’s September business sales fall 8% YoY

Year-to-date (YTD) total sales have reached JPY1.28t.

Hang Seng, CEFAR Academy link up to create insurtech through insurance arm

This collaboration falls under the HKMA’s Industry Project Masters Network (IPMN) scheme.

Miller makes a mark in Thailand’s energy sector

Miller will collaborate with CIS to serve energy clients in Thailand.

Manulife Philippines President and CEO points out three ways to navigate post-pandemic challenges

The insurance leader said insurers have a unique opportunity to address the health protection gap in the Philippines.

AXA presents new critical illness plan for the underserved segment

The plan will cater for persons living with chronic diseases, older individuals, and survivors of critical illnesses.

Great Eastern’s acquisition plan could drive market position: S&P Global Ratings

Estimated combined assets of AML and AMT accounted for 1.5% of the Great Eastern group's total assets as of the end of 2022.

Allianz APAC unveils regional delivery hub

It aims to revamp its IT services and capabilities.

SG’s financial sector welcomes automation amidst economic uncertainty

20% of staff have noted resistance to the overall process of automation.

2-speed system emerges in Asia-Pacific insurance markets

Analysts said that investments have been significantly beneficial to insurers, most especially in Singapore and China.