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InterContinental Singapore is saving insurance for a rainy day
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InterContinental Singapore is saving insurance for a rainy day
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InterContinental Singapore is saving insurance for a rainy day
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NUS Professor Charoenwong discusses the effectiveness and value of a Singaporean hotel’s rain insurance offer.
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
KDB Life grapples with high leverage, Fitch reports
The insurer’s CSM increased in 2023, reflecting a focus on profitable policies.
21 hours ago
Elevated risk environment prompts challenges for reserve management
Aggressive inflation has complicated loss predictions and could underestimate severity.
22 hours ago
Gov’t streamlines China’s medical insurance reimbursement system
One of the payment methods will offer a QR code option.
22 hours ago
Taiwan earthquake prompts $23.5m in insurance claims
Guy Carpenter notes that the full extent of the quake’s impact on the industry is yet to be determined.
23 hours ago
Aon appoints new CEO for Reinsurance Solutions in India
Shailendra Sapra will be based in Mumbai.
23 hours ago
25% of employers to enhance insurance coverage in the next two years
More than half of companies are already offering health and wellbeing benefits.
1 day ago
Management addresses market demands at Jefferies call
Debt leverage remains within substantial headroom.
1 day ago
S. Korean insurers see income surge 46% YoY in FY’23
Total premium income was down 6.0% year-on-year.
1 day ago
Taiwan appoints Peng as FSC chair to enhance financial hub
Peng Jing-Jung is also an associate dean of the College of Commerce at National Chengchi University.
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The decrease rate has slowed compared to previous quarters.
1 day ago
BNP Paribas to acquire Fosun’s 9% stake in Ageas for $774m
The acquisition will be done in two tranches.
1 day ago
Nippon Life establishes new subsidiary in Mumbai
Nippon Life has been operating in India through life insurance and asset management businesses.
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Joseph Chan touts Hong Kong as top ILS issuance centre
The insurance authority hosted its first ILS conference last week.
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Financial firms lead LinkedIn’s top companies in Singapore
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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.
2 days ago
BRI Life relies on bancassurance channels amidst increasing demand for insurance
![BRI Life relies on bancassurance channels amidst increasing demand for insurance]()
![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.
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How women in power are the key to business success
![How women in power are the key to business success]()
![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.
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Hong Kong’s women in insurance rising in a male-dominated business sector
![Hong Kong’s women in insurance rising in a male-dominated business sector]()
![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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Strong women in insurance speak on gender bias
![Strong women in insurance speak on gender bias]()
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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
![Allianz Syariah flexes Sharia insurance for all Indonesians]()
![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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MSIG Asia’s CEO shares approach to risk management evolution
![MSIG Asia’s CEO shares approach to risk management evolution]()
![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.
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