Olivia Tirona

Igloo and Circle K team up for insurance offerings in stores

Plan prices range from VND30,000 to VND282,000.

Global non-life insurance premiums expanded 16.4% in FY2023

Growth was pushed further by high demand for health and motor coverage.

AIA Group’s new business value grew 28% in the first quarter

Its China operations had the biggest share in the overall VONB.

Ping An Insurance books $5.55b Q1 net profit

Net income grew nearly half on a year-on-year basis.

NorthStandard opens Asia HQ in Singapore

The new HQ shows the firm’s continued service post-merger.

Manulife rebrands its fund management arm in China

The change of name is tailored to its global operations.

America's Gallagher debuts Japan insurance brokerage

The brokerage will support the reinsurance team in Tokyo.

Prudential debuts financial advisory arm

The firm will be managed by industry veteran Bernard Chai.

Asia’s economic loss due to natural catastrophes reached $5.39b: Gallagher Re

This was 7% of the estimated total economic loss of US$77b, globally.

HSBC says split bank would result in ‘erosion of earnings’

The bank responded to the strong statement regarding a break-up plan by Ping An.

Allianz Trade expands excess of loss team in APAC

The company expects businesses to demand more support and protection in 2023.

FWD Singapore enhances home insurance offering with cyber fraud protection

More than a third of scams in Singapore involves data stealing and online shopping.

China’s IAMCs can benefit from liberalisation: Cerulli

IAMCs, regardless of foreign ownership, have the ability to provide expertise in investment and research.