Olivia Tirona

Aussie insurers to slash costs by 30% with tech revama

Insurers’ operating costs have surged—20% for incumbents.

APAC sees rising demand for cyber, EV insurance

Motor insurance remains the largest non-life segment, representing 41% of premiums.

Manulife Asia Q3 2024 net income surges nearly ten-fold

The group bagged a Q3 2024 net income of $1.8b.

Brokers must ensure timely claim notification: Clyde & Co.

Some policies allow, but don’t mandate, policyholders to notify any potential claims.

China Taiping Insurance sees robust capitalisation with TPG financial support

It is anticipated that CTPIS will build its life insurance segment over the medium term.

Construction Guarantee faces profit pressure amidst prolonged construction downturn

A notable rise in guarantee claims payments and reserves is expected to keep claims levels elevated.

K-pop craze may spur demand for Income Insurance’s hourly travel cover

The Singaporean insurer is targeting spontaneous travellers who love concerts.

Miller names new chief information officer

He has over 30 years of experience in IT.

Pru Life UK introduces Philippines' first Takaful insurance

It collaborated with Takaful-experienced affiliates in Malaysia and Indonesia.

Great Eastern’s 9M 2024 earnings jump 39% YoY

Total weighted new sales and new business embedded value rose 19% YoY.\

Prudential’s APE sales up 7% to $5b for 9M 2024

Bancassurance sales were up 21% year-to-date.

Generative AI slashes P&C claim times by 50% – Bain & Co.

It could also decrease loss-adjusting costs by 20% to 25%.

Six in 10 in HK without critical illness insurance

Yet, only 67% would take concrete actions.

Aon Underwriting Managers names new chief officer

His career includes 12 years with Liberty Specialty Markets.