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Suncorp Group's outlook challenged from higher risks, costs challenges
Suncorp Group's outlook challenged from higher risks, costs challenges
Despite this, SGL's prescribed capital amount coverage remains robust.
Dai-ichi Life H1 net income up 27% to $960m in H1 2024
However, premiums declined 6.3% YoY to $6.99b.
Only 20% of insurers assess tech risks fully
50% of CROs are already using early-warning KPIs to monitor risks.
FM appoints new COO
Hodge joined FM in 1990.
Zurich Malaysia offers motorcycle insurance on Shopee
It includes add-ons like passenger liability, natural disaster protection, and strike coverage.
Insurance sector sees surge in patent filings for data analytics to 1,978
There are over 13,750 patents filed to date.
APAC insurers face tighter capital buffers
Some markets are not required to hold explicit capital against the illiquidity risk of private debt investments.
Taiwan's general insurance to grow 6.8% annually to 2028
The industry is forecast to grow by 9% in 2024.
Asia leads in embedded insurance, set to reach $170b by 2030
70% of global losses between 2016 and 2023 from natural disasters are uninsured.
Chow Tai Fook boosts CTF Life's brand in Hong Kong: Fitch Ratings
This move contributed to a market share increase to 2.7% in the first half of 2024.
Japan’s general insurance sector slated for$94b by 2028
The industry is seen to grow 1.7% in 2024.
Taiwan reports growth in foreign-currency insurance end-August
Traditional insurance products accounted for 84% of the total.
Asuransi Wahana Tata’s premium retention drops to 36% in 2024
Its combined ratio increased due to higher property claims and lower net premiums earned.
Specialist Risk Group appoints new leader for risk and compliance
She will report to CEO Warren Downey.
Mitsui, Argyle boost SME insurance in Australia
Argyle will provide a business insurance package with a combined limit of up to $7m.
Taiwan life insurers see mixed Q3 2024 results
The FSC approved 240 spillover-effect insurance products from 15 life insurers.
CI Guarantee stands strong with solid capital buffer
The return on equity rose to 3.1% in 2023, higher than the 2021-2023 average of 2.7%.
Commentary
AI isn’t replacing insurance, it’s finally making it work