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Over 1.12 billion in China receive health e-certificates
The e-certificates enables individuals to present a QR code instead of physical insurance cards.
Malaysia’s general Takaful payouts up 24.4% in responsiveness
MTA anticipates steady industry momentum in 2024.
AI insurance tech receives $2b investment in 2023
Insurers need to stay ahead amidst tech disruptions, says GlobalData head.
HKIA alerts on fraudulent payment invoices
The HKIA not issue invoices for anything named "Insurance Authority Certificate" or "Capital Insurance Certificate." 
CareEdge forecasts 11% to 13% growth for India’s life insurers
Digital infrastructure is expected to enhance distribution channels.
Igloo partners with finance providers to tackle underinsurance in Vietnam
To date, Igloo has partnered with more than 75 companies in 8 different territories across SEA.
Munich Re projects $2b net profit in Q1’24
It forecasts a net profit of €5b for the year, 9% higher than 2023.
United Overseas Insurance revenue rises 6% YoY in Q1’24
The company saw its net earnings reach $8m during the quarter.
Korean insurers immune from overseas CRE decay: Fitch Ratings
Fitch believes robust capitalisation will enable insurers to absorb shocks from losses.
MS Amlin onboards Moody’s RMS
MS Amlin will utilise Moody’s cloud-native applications for underwriting, capital and pricing.
India's life insurers' new business grows 2% YoY FY’24
29.2 million policies were sold during the year.
AIA launches new health plans in Greater Bay Area
The three new plans offer compensation, home visits, and outpatient coverage. 
Chubb witnesses 13.3% net income surge in Q1’24
The group saw strong results in its commercial and consumer P&C and Asia life businesses.
Veteran DBS banker joins Kairos
Stephen Lee has more than 30 years of experience in the industry.

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Insurance Markel targets professional indemnity market in Australia
Head of professional and financial risks, Kym Beazleigh, explains the game plan in Markel’s strategic expansion.
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Swiss Re gives importance to parametric insurance amidst challenges like basis risk and modelling complexities.
Insurance AXA Mandiri’s Shariah insurance fosters mutual assistance amongst participants
Risks are shared and covered collectively by all Participants (Takaful) to mutually help one another.
Insurance 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.
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.

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Over 1.12 billion in China receive health e-certificates
The e-certificates enables individuals to present a QR code instead of physical insurance cards.
Malaysia’s general Takaful payouts up 24.4% in responsiveness
MTA anticipates steady industry momentum in 2024.
AI insurance tech receives $2b investment in 2023
Insurers need to stay ahead amidst tech disruptions, says GlobalData head.
HKIA alerts on fraudulent payment invoices
The HKIA not issue invoices for anything named "Insurance Authority Certificate" or "Capital Insurance Certificate." 
CareEdge forecasts 11% to 13% growth for India’s life insurers
Digital infrastructure is expected to enhance distribution channels.
Igloo partners with finance providers to tackle underinsurance in Vietnam
To date, Igloo has partnered with more than 75 companies in 8 different territories across SEA.
Munich Re projects $2b net profit in Q1’24
It forecasts a net profit of €5b for the year, 9% higher than 2023.
United Overseas Insurance revenue rises 6% YoY in Q1’24
The company saw its net earnings reach $8m during the quarter.
Korean insurers immune from overseas CRE decay: Fitch Ratings
Fitch believes robust capitalisation will enable insurers to absorb shocks from losses.
MS Amlin onboards Moody’s RMS
MS Amlin will utilise Moody’s cloud-native applications for underwriting, capital and pricing.
India's life insurers' new business grows 2% YoY FY’24
29.2 million policies were sold during the year.
AIA launches new health plans in Greater Bay Area
The three new plans offer compensation, home visits, and outpatient coverage. 
Chubb witnesses 13.3% net income surge in Q1’24
The group saw strong results in its commercial and consumer P&C and Asia life businesses.
Veteran DBS banker joins Kairos
Stephen Lee has more than 30 years of experience in the industry.

Exclusives

Insurance Markel targets professional indemnity market in Australia
Head of professional and financial risks, Kym Beazleigh, explains the game plan in Markel’s strategic expansion.
Insurance Natural disasters steer Asia Pacific towards parametric insurance
Swiss Re gives importance to parametric insurance amidst challenges like basis risk and modelling complexities.
Insurance AXA Mandiri’s Shariah insurance fosters mutual assistance amongst participants
Risks are shared and covered collectively by all Participants (Takaful) to mutually help one another.
Insurance 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.
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.

Join the Insurance Asia community