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Allianz Partners unveils online chat for travel insurance clients

Allianz Partners unveils online chat for travel insurance clients

Through its partner travel insurance, HCF, Allianz will be able to address client concerns 24/7.

InterContinental Singapore is saving insurance for a rainy day

NUS Professor Charoenwong discusses the effectiveness and value of a Singaporean hotel’s rain insurance offer.

‘Super election year’ heightens political violence risks – Allianz Commercial

Financial impact of past civil unrest incidents reached around $13b.

IG's reinsurance to buffer Baltimore bridge loss

The Singapore-based vessel, Dali, is insured by Grace Ocean.

Taiwan's non-life insurers unlikely to see big quake claims – AM Best

Some insurers could benefit from robust parental financial support, as mandated by regulations.

Sompo Singapore to bolster regional strategy – S&P Global

The company is unlikely to be divested by the group, says S&P Global.

GAIP details transformation in risk management towards net-zero

Asia experienced 81 climate-change related hazard events in 2022 alone.

IDF rolls out plan for resilient infrastructure

Its mission is to utilise insurance and risk management capabilities for climate resilience.

Chubb and M1 introduce travel insurance benefit for mobile roamers

New subscribers can enrol for free six-month overseas protection from Chubb.

Conduct risk puts 54% of insurance CROs on high alert

38% of APAC insurers are implementing AI tools, higher than the global average of 22%.

Wotton + Kearney eyes Singapore for regional office

The Singapore practice will be led by Ben Nicholson.

9 in 10 ‘pawrents’ don’t have insurance for their pets – Prudential

Prudential policyholders are mainly concerned about timely emergency treatments and affordability.

Asteron's sale to Resolution Life signals support shift

Despite Asteron's sale, Suncorp's core operating subsidiaries remain unaffected.

Callable notes to enhance Great Eastern Life’s financial resilience

S&P Global sees the proposed notes as having intermediate equity content.

1 in 5 Australians don't have adequate insurance

About 9% indicated a need for health insurance.

Unethical conduct results in harsh HKIA ban

The agent was found pocketing a policyholder’s deposits, causing a policy relapse.

CMB Wing Lung gains support from China Merchants Group

AM Best sees its balance sheet boosted by strong risk-adjusted capitalisation.