Insurance Asia

United Overseas Insurance revenue rises 6% YoY in Q1ā€™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 Moodyā€™s RMS
MS Amlin will utilise Moodyā€™s cloud-native applications for underwriting, capital and pricing.
India's life insurers' new business grows 2% YoY FYā€™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.Ā 
Chubb witnesses 13.3% net income surge in Q1ā€™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.
Manulifeā€™s Genesis offers long-term wealth transfer
The plan promises up to 4.29% TIRR in 10 years.
QBE Asia taps new business development lead
Jordan Steward carries about eight years of experience in the industry.
Ping Anā€™s profit dips in Q1ā€™24
Earnings per share were down 4.6% for the quarter.
Thai-based Sunday acquires Indonesian insurerĀ 
Sunday now holds a 99% stake in PT KSK Insurance.
Singlife and Doctor Anywhere launch subscription plan for self-employed
The partnership is set to benefit about 310,000 self-employed individuals.
MAS slaps 12-year ban on ex-Manulife rep for cheating
Ong Ka Yong was sentenced to 47 monthsā€™ imprisonment on 4 September 2023.
Chubb acquires Healthy Paws
It is acquiring the pet insurer from Aon.
China Life Insuranceā€™s NVB could see 17% YoY growth: Nomura
Net profit, on the other hand, could contract 15% YoY.

Join the Insurance Asia community

Exclusives

Exclusives

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 Mandiriā€™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 hotelā€™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 Lifeā€™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 Kongā€™s women in insurance rising in a male-dominated business sector
Hong Kongā€™s female insurance executives show how they take on leadership roles.
Insurance Strong women in insurance speak on gender bias
Leading women in Singaporeā€™s insurance industry highlight the role of support networks and mentorship in advancing womenā€™s careers in male-dominated sectors.

Top News

United Overseas Insurance revenue rises 6% YoY in Q1ā€™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 Moodyā€™s RMS
MS Amlin will utilise Moodyā€™s cloud-native applications for underwriting, capital and pricing.
India's life insurers' new business grows 2% YoY FYā€™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.Ā 
Chubb witnesses 13.3% net income surge in Q1ā€™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.
Manulifeā€™s Genesis offers long-term wealth transfer
The plan promises up to 4.29% TIRR in 10 years.
QBE Asia taps new business development lead
Jordan Steward carries about eight years of experience in the industry.
Ping Anā€™s profit dips in Q1ā€™24
Earnings per share were down 4.6% for the quarter.
Thai-based Sunday acquires Indonesian insurerĀ 
Sunday now holds a 99% stake in PT KSK Insurance.
Singlife and Doctor Anywhere launch subscription plan for self-employed
The partnership is set to benefit about 310,000 self-employed individuals.
MAS slaps 12-year ban on ex-Manulife rep for cheating
Ong Ka Yong was sentenced to 47 monthsā€™ imprisonment on 4 September 2023.
Chubb acquires Healthy Paws
It is acquiring the pet insurer from Aon.
China Life Insuranceā€™s NVB could see 17% YoY growth: Nomura
Net profit, on the other hand, could contract 15% YoY.

Exclusives

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 Mandiriā€™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 hotelā€™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 Lifeā€™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 Kongā€™s women in insurance rising in a male-dominated business sector
Hong Kongā€™s female insurance executives show how they take on leadership roles.
Insurance Strong women in insurance speak on gender bias
Leading women in Singaporeā€™s insurance industry highlight the role of support networks and mentorship in advancing womenā€™s careers in male-dominated sectors.

Join the Insurance Asia community