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Vietnam's insurance premium revenue dips 4.3% in Q1
The decrease rate has slowed compared to previous quarters.
BNP Paribas to acquire Fosun’s 9% stake in Ageas for $774m
The acquisition will be done in two tranches.
Nippon Life establishes new subsidiary in Mumbai
Nippon Life has been operating in India through life insurance and asset management businesses.
Joseph Chan touts Hong Kong as top ILS issuance centre
The insurance authority hosted its first ILS conference last week.
Financial firms lead LinkedIn’s top companies in Singapore
LinkedIn unveils companies list where professionals advance the most.
Japan's life insurers shift focus to domestic bonds: Report
In recent years, high hedging costs have kept insurers from investing in foreign debt.
Life CCC urges stronger remediation efforts in insurance
Top causes of beaches root from human-related incidents.
MPA receives 7 insurance proposals for early adoption of e-HC
Singapore's MPA is also evaluating insurance plans for e-HCs.
Canopius partners with Group-IB for cyber insurance boost
It aims to provide Canopius policyholders with advanced threat intelligence.
Ping An advances green insurance, increases premiums in FY23
In its sustainability report, the insurer shared 10 achievements for 2023.
Miller grows Cargo team with APAC hire
Albert Ferriolo will be collaborating with the global head of Cargo, Jamie Kearney.
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.
Insurers struggle to balance customer acquisition and retention: study
Customer retention is crucial in markets where new buyer growth has stagnated.
Guy Carp appoints new managing director for credit, bond and political risk division
Chu has been in the reinsurance market throughout his 30-year career.
CGF’s underwriting performance to remain subdued: Fitch Ratings
The company incurred an underwriting loss of $358.4k (LKR107m) in 2023

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Allianz Syariah flexes Sharia insurance for all Indonesians
The low level of Sharia financial literacy and inclusion has driven companies to implement both short-term and long-term measures.
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Vietnam's insurance premium revenue dips 4.3% in Q1
The decrease rate has slowed compared to previous quarters.
BNP Paribas to acquire Fosun’s 9% stake in Ageas for $774m
The acquisition will be done in two tranches.
Nippon Life establishes new subsidiary in Mumbai
Nippon Life has been operating in India through life insurance and asset management businesses.
Joseph Chan touts Hong Kong as top ILS issuance centre
The insurance authority hosted its first ILS conference last week.
Financial firms lead LinkedIn’s top companies in Singapore
LinkedIn unveils companies list where professionals advance the most.
Japan's life insurers shift focus to domestic bonds: Report
In recent years, high hedging costs have kept insurers from investing in foreign debt.
Life CCC urges stronger remediation efforts in insurance
Top causes of beaches root from human-related incidents.
MPA receives 7 insurance proposals for early adoption of e-HC
Singapore's MPA is also evaluating insurance plans for e-HCs.
Canopius partners with Group-IB for cyber insurance boost
It aims to provide Canopius policyholders with advanced threat intelligence.
Ping An advances green insurance, increases premiums in FY23
In its sustainability report, the insurer shared 10 achievements for 2023.
Miller grows Cargo team with APAC hire
Albert Ferriolo will be collaborating with the global head of Cargo, Jamie Kearney.
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.
Insurers struggle to balance customer acquisition and retention: study
Customer retention is crucial in markets where new buyer growth has stagnated.
Guy Carp appoints new managing director for credit, bond and political risk division
Chu has been in the reinsurance market throughout his 30-year career.
CGF’s underwriting performance to remain subdued: Fitch Ratings
The company incurred an underwriting loss of $358.4k (LKR107m) in 2023

Exclusives

Insurance InterContinental is saving insurance for a rainy day
NUS Professor Charoenwong discusses the effectiveness and value of a Singaporean hotel’s rain insurance offer.
BRI Life relies on bancassurance channels amidst increasing demand for insurance
As of November 2023, the bancassurance channel contributed 81% of BRI Life’s total premium revenue.
Insurance How women in power are the key to business success
Industry experts share their thoughts on how women in business can be the ultimate growth driver.
Insurance Hong Kong’s women in insurance rising in a male-dominated business sector
Hong Kong’s female insurance executives show how they take on leadership roles.
Insurance Strong women in insurance speak on gender bias
Leading women in Singapore’s insurance industry highlight the role of support networks and mentorship in advancing women’s careers in male-dominated sectors.
Allianz Syariah flexes Sharia insurance for all Indonesians
The low level of Sharia financial literacy and inclusion has driven companies to implement both short-term and long-term measures.
Insurance MSIG Asia’s CEO shares approach to risk management evolution
CEO Clemens Philippi explains why MSIG Asia is sticking with a Japanese-based strategy of thinking long-term and prioritising sustainability.

Join the Insurance Asia community