General insurance

Generali Thailand commits to sustainability with new HQ

This move includes both its life and general insurance arms.
2 days ago

Generali Thailand commits to sustainability with new HQ

This move includes both its life and general insurance arms.
2 days ago

Advanced markets to drive half of new insurance premiums by 2034

Advanced APAC is expected to see strong growth in the life sector.
5 days ago

PIAM backs new motor vehicle smash repair standards

The standard was approved by the Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Malaysia.

New Zealand’s insurers maintain strong solvency under strict regulations

Demand for non-life insurance is driven by exposure to natural hazards.

Crop insurance dwindles in FY 2024, top 4 insurance cut exposure

Gross direct premium underwritten by insurers fell 4.2%.

India eyes FDI cap overhaul for insurers

FDI cap for general or life insurance companies is at 74%.

India’s pushes for reintroduction of tax exemptions

Tax benefits currently exist for health and life insurance premiums, albeit capped and complex.

Thai association cautions on insurance coverage for EVs

Tokio Marine Safety Insurance temporarily suspended standard premiums.

Japan insurance giants to maintain improved financial performance in FY 2024

Thanks to higher domestic interest rates, diversified investments, and ongoing reforms. 

Taiwan's insurance sector posts $5.5b pre-tax profit in May

Its general insurance market surged nearly five times more than last year.

FWD Singapore, Income Insurance partner amidst EV demand

Existing motor policies at FWD Singapore will remain unaffected.

Asuransi Sinar Mas maintains satisfactory capital for expansion

The non-life insurer accounts for 9% of the total market share in GWP in 2023.

GIAJ admits gap between practices and public expectations

It unveiled its initiatives to rebuild the trust of its customers.

2.6 million Australians don’t have health insurance

Meanwhile, general insurance gained more traction due to increased awareness.

Malaysia's general insurance to grow at 7.8% CAGR by 2028

The industry could see $5.0b in direct written premiums this year.

Japan's auto insurance premiums set to rise in 2026

A rating organisation intends to raise its reference premium rates by an average of 5.7%.

Taiwan's new EV insurance plans to ensure fair pricing

Premium rates for EVs won't exceed those for gas vehicles by 50%.